What Are the Benefits of Using Acid-Free Matboard in Picture Frames? Introduction to Acid-Free Matboard Framing is not just about putting a picture, painting, or photograph behind glass. The purpose of framing is twofold: to enhance the aesthetic app...
VIEW MOREWhat Are the Different Types of Matboard Available for Picture Frames? Introduction to Matboard Framing a picture is about more than just enclosing it within glass and wood. The choice of Matboard plays a significant role in both the visual presentat...
VIEW MOREWhat Are the Different Types of Precut Matboard Available? Introduction to Precut Matboard When it comes to framing artwork, photographs, or memorabilia, the presentation is as important as preservation. A frame alone may protect an item, but the inc...
VIEW MOREHow to Install Precut Matboard for Optimal Display? Introduction to Precut Matboard Framing artwork, photographs, or collectibles is not simply about placing them behind glass. A well-designed frame should enhance the visual presentation while provid...
VIEW MOREWhy Acid-Free Mount Board Matters for Art Preservation Chemical Breakdown of Non-Archival Materials Old-fashioned, wood-pulp mount boards release acidic compounds over time, contributing to the deterioration of artworks in a phenomenon known as acid...
VIEW MOREEssential Mount Board Tools for Precision Crafting Selecting the Right Blade Type for Mount Board A quality blade cuts material tearing and ensures a tidy finish to mount board projects. Basic paper-based boards can be cut with a regular craft knife...
VIEW MOREUnderstanding Mount Board: Definition and Core Functions Mount board is a rigid substrate typically crafted from foam core, archival paper, or laminated fibers. It serves as the structural foundation for framing and artistic displays, stabilizing ar...
VIEW MOREWhy Acid-Free Matboards are Non-Negotiable for Photo Preservation The Science Behind Yellowing and Deterioration (Acid Burn 101) The deliation of paper actually starts when acid in regular matboards absorbs oxygen and moisture. Lignin — a natu...
VIEW MOREUnderstanding the Different Types of Matboard and Their Uses Museum-Quality vs. Conservation Matting: pH Balance Breakdown Archival matboard uses alkaline-based chemistry to combat acidic deterioration of artwork. Archival quality choices often feat...
VIEW MOREWhat Is a Passepartout in Art Framing? The passepartout, sometimes called a mat board, plays a key role in how we display artwork. Made mostly from thin cardboard or paper stock, these mats serve as borders between the actual artwork and the outer ...
VIEW MOREUnderstanding Mount Board Fundamentals for Art Framing Core Purpose in Artwork Preservation and Presentation Mount boards are really important for keeping artwork safe because they give necessary physical support and help protect against damage tha...
VIEW MOREUnderstanding Mount Board Composition Selecting the right mount board for conservation framing matters a lot if we want to protect artwork over many years. The composition of these boards needs careful consideration. There are several key aspects w...
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