Strip-Lining, Or How To Stretch A Canvas Which Has Been Painted To The Edges
Every now and then bring people me canvases which have either damaged edges or have been painted with insufficient space around the...
What Are Giclée Prints?
The first thing I am invariably asked by new print clients is how to pronounce the word “giclée” and the answer is: something like...
The Most Important Element In A Picture Frame Is Something You Can't See
How the work is mounted inside the frame can have serious ramifications for the value and life of the art.
On Mats, Part Two: The Importance Of Using Archival Boards
A client recently brought me a frame to refurbish. The piece was an antique print and, although the frame itself was a bit chipped in...
On Mats, Part One: Their Role And Selection
The role played by the mat in a picture frame, and its importance, may not be immediately apparent. In fact, clients who have not had a...
Choosing Between Archival Papers
The range of archival papers from manufacturers like Hahnemühle, Canson, Moab, Ilford, Epson and Awagami seems to expand on an almost...
Creating Custom Finishes
I have written before about conservation framing, the materials used and the standards to be upheld. Now I’d like to talk a little more...
What Is Conservation Framing?
If a piece of art is worth framing, it is worth framing well. Good framing is not just about aesthetics - a quality frame should protect...
Made To Last
If you're looking for a Christmas gift idea for the artisan in your life, or if you simply have an appreciation for craftsmanship and...
Choosing The Right Glass
I was recently asked to reframe an original piece of art which had spent the last couple of years inside a cheap, store-bought frame....
