fullproof
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Securing prints in readymades., by fullproof on Jul 25, 2007 17:35:21 GMT 1, Ive just bought some ready made frames, 80x60 with 70x50 windowmounts. Ideal for my 70x50 prints. Was wondering what the right method is for securing the print in them as they just slide down otherwise.
I assume i have to get some type of tape, but which bits do i tape? Rather not put tape on the print so do i tape the window mount to the backing board?
Thought id better ask here first before making a mess of it.Love to go to a framers but i seem to be print rich but cash skint!
Thanks in advance.
Ive just bought some ready made frames, 80x60 with 70x50 windowmounts. Ideal for my 70x50 prints. Was wondering what the right method is for securing the print in them as they just slide down otherwise.
I assume i have to get some type of tape, but which bits do i tape? Rather not put tape on the print so do i tape the window mount to the backing board?
Thought id better ask here first before making a mess of it.Love to go to a framers but i seem to be print rich but cash skint!
Thanks in advance.
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Run Pig Run
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Securing prints in readymades., by Run Pig Run on Jul 25, 2007 17:51:25 GMT 1, you could try acid-free photo corners or hunt around the internet or visit a framers to buy bigger versions for prints.
remember to put something acid free between the backboard and the print - you should be able to get some acid-free tissue from somewhere and finally seal it up at the back so no air can get in. use gum strip (ask a framing shop)
You should be able to get all this for under a tenner, which is worth it because without it your print is likely to ripple up like a f**ker- i know cos it happened to me.
good luck.
you could try acid-free photo corners or hunt around the internet or visit a framers to buy bigger versions for prints.
remember to put something acid free between the backboard and the print - you should be able to get some acid-free tissue from somewhere and finally seal it up at the back so no air can get in. use gum strip (ask a framing shop)
You should be able to get all this for under a tenner, which is worth it because without it your print is likely to ripple up like a f**ker- i know cos it happened to me.
good luck.
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fullproof
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Run Pig Run
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Securing prints in readymades., by Run Pig Run on Jul 25, 2007 20:59:59 GMT 1, yes, ive used them and you can either trim them down a bit or cut the mount to cover them.
the other option is to pop into a framers and ask their advice as I doubt they would consider using these. from experience a framing shop will not mind if you just want to buy materials from them.
yes, ive used them and you can either trim them down a bit or cut the mount to cover them.
the other option is to pop into a framers and ask their advice as I doubt they would consider using these. from experience a framing shop will not mind if you just want to buy materials from them.
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airsine
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Securing prints in readymades., by airsine on Jul 25, 2007 21:04:11 GMT 1, I'm about to do the same thing with a couple of prints and I found this site which had some good advice on making tape hinges. I probably wouldn't go for the optional step three involving getting the iron out though!
www.orientaloutpost.com/howtoframe.php
I'm about to do the same thing with a couple of prints and I found this site which had some good advice on making tape hinges. I probably wouldn't go for the optional step three involving getting the iron out though! www.orientaloutpost.com/howtoframe.php |
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fullproof
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Securing prints in readymades., by fullproof on Jul 25, 2007 23:36:40 GMT 1, Thanks for those comments. Thats a very interesting link. Think i'll try one with the hinges and one with the photo corners and see which works out best. Now, wheres me safety scissors? 
Thanks for those comments. Thats a very interesting link. Think i'll try one with the hinges and one with the photo corners and see which works out best. Now, wheres me safety scissors? |
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