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B035

96 pages

8-1/2x11   

Step-by-step instructions!

The professional framer’s reference guide to conservation framing. Learn
how paper art is damaged. Guidelines for handling artwork and memorabilia.

• How to make, attach and remove hinges • Guidelines for cleaning
• Types of adhesives • Encapsulation • Deacidification  • Selecting glazing • Problems & Solutions • Types of boards
• Step-by-step instructions for projects including: watercolors, papyrus, pastels, photographs, skin documents,

sports cards and others!

Table of Contents

Framer’s Guidelines 6

Chapter One
Framer’s Role in Conservation Framing 7
What Customers Expect 7
Giving Advice 8
The Framer’s Liability 8
Signed Release Forms 9
Framer’s Capabilities 9
Value, Who Decides 9

Chapter Two
Terminology 11

Chapter Three
Paper & Boards 13

Essential Knowledge 13
Invention of Paper 14
From Rags to Paper 16
Modern Papermaking 17
Mat & Mount Boards 20

Chapter Four
How Paper Art is Damaged 21
Nature of Paper, Grain 21
Enemies of Art on Paper 22
Mold, Mildew, Foxing, 23
Acids, pH Neutral 24
Light, Air Pollution 25
Heat, Flaws, Damage 26
Photo-Transference 27

Chapter Five
Selecting Materials 29
How to Choose 29
Archival, Acid-Free 29
Mat & Mount Boards 30
Acid or Alkaline 30
Buffering & Boards 31
Conservation Adhesives,
Hinging Paper & Tapes 33
About Solvents 35
Glazing 36
Mat Decoration 38
Useful Tools & Materials 40

Chapter Six
Supporting Artwork 41
Mats, Supports, Encapsulation, Hinges 41

Chapter Seven
Deacidification 55

Chapter Eight
Fitting 59

Chapter Nine
Handling Artwork 63
Animal Skins 63
Animation Cels 64
Antique Papers 65
Bark Paintings, Tapas 65
Cast Paper 66
Deteriorating Matboards 66

Dimensional Collage 66
Giclée Prints 67
Computer-generated Prints 67
Memorabilia 68
Newspaper Clippings 68
Oversized Posters & Reproductions 69
Pen and Ink Drawings 70
Photographs 71
Stamps & Currency 73
Watercolors 74
Pastels: Chalk, Oil 75
Puzzles 76

Chapter Ten
Problems & Solutions 77
Cleaning & Repairs 77
Flattening Rolled Prints 77
Repairing Tears & Holes 78
Special Mending Procedures 79
Surface Cleaning 80
Removal of Hinges & Tapes 82
Mold, Mildew, Foxing 84

Chapter Eleven
Storage of Artwork 85

Chapter Twelve
Exhibit & Display of Artwork 89

Appendix
A. Record of Condition Sheet 90
B. Conservator Resource 91
C. Conservation Supplies 92

Bibliography 93

Index 94