Why 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...
VIEW MORECore Material Composition: Cotton Fibers vs. Wood Pulp Archival Boards: Lignin-Free Cotton Fiber Construction Most archival boards come from cotton fibers without lignin content, something that makes a big difference when it comes to how long artwo...
VIEW MOREPreventing Acid Migration and Fiber Degradation How Acidic Materials Damage Paper Fibers Knowing how acidic stuff affects paper fibers matters a lot for people who want to keep their old family letters or museum pieces from falling apart. Paper sta...
VIEW MOREIntroduction to Acid-Free Mat Boards in Picture FramingAcid free matting is essential for the preservation of fine art and photography. For landscape prints, fine art and even personal mementoes like artwork, photographs that hold meaning, or ke...
VIEW MOREIntroduction: The Role of Mat Boards in Picture Framing MAT Board A MAT board is a necessary part of picture framing. They offer both reinforcement, ornamentation and protective elements for the artworks and photos. These wonderful gadgets...
VIEW MOREWhat Defines Museum-Quality Mat Boards? Key Composition Differences Museum-quality mat boards are made from the finest quality materials, practically all of which are either 100% cotton or alpha cellulose. This unique constitution is in sharp c...
VIEW MOREThe Importance of Selecting the Right Mat Board Role of Mat Board in Art Presentation and Protection The mat board will enhance the art work & serve as a piece of decoration as well. As a visual boundary, it creates an attractive interest on&en...
VIEW MOREThe Essential Role of Mat Boards in Art Framing Defining Mat Boards: More Than Just a Border Mat boards are really important for art framing and do much more than just look nice around the edges. These thick barriers are usually made from stuff lik...
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