Preservation Framing

Conservation Framing (Volume 4: The Library of Professional Picture Framing) By Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF Learn ow paper art is damaged. Guidelnes for handling artwork and memorabilia. How to make, attach and remove hinges. Guidelines for cleaning. Types of adhesive, encapsulation, deacification, selecting glazing, problems & solutions. Types of boards. Step-by-step instructions for projects including: watercolors, papyrus, pastels, photographs, skin documents, sports cards and others. Softcover, 96 pages $24 Item No. B035

Framing Works of Art on Canvas By Paul MacFarland, MCPF, GCF Framing Works of Art on Canvas presents the many facets of framing and working with canvas-based art that picture framers encounter. Whether you are placing art on canvas into a frame for the first time or removing it from previous framing for placement in a new frame, this volume will provide valuable insights into the latest techniques to meet standard preservation practices. You’ll find in-depth looks at topics like working effectively with stretcher bars, fitting canvas and frame, removing canvases from frames, handling and storing canvas art, keying stretcher bars, backing for canvases, whether or not to glaze canvas art. This book is a necessary reference for every art and framing retailer who wants to be up to date on the latest techniques. Soft Cover,  50  pages $24.95 Item No. B404

Conservation Framing - DVD By Vivian Kistler, CPF, GCF This entertaining and informational one hour program Vivian Kistler explains the materials and techniques used by professional framers to preserve and protect art on paper. A variety of options are presented so that framers can develop a selection of conservation methods to accommodate many types of art. Topics include: Enemies of Art on Paper; supporting artwork with adhesives; supporting artwork with hinges t-hinge, v-hinge, float hinge, jumbo hinge; deacidifacation; mending torn papers; fitting; and encapsulation. DVD, 0 pages $30 Item No. D175

Creating Space for Preservation Framing By Hugh Phibbs In this 16-page supplement, PFM preservation editor Hugh Phibbs writes about creating space in the preservation frame package. Included is information on fundamental spacer construction, combining spacers and window mats, using sink mats, special concerns for artworks on board, support for art in historic frames, spacers for oversized works, and more. This supplement appeared in the April 2004 issue of Picture Framing Magazine. Softcover,  16  pages $8 Item No. S102

Preservation Hinging By Hugh Phibbs “Preservation Hinging” is a 28-page booklet that covers all the details of hinging with Japanese paper and starch paste. Chapters include: adhesives, art handling, hinge placement, hinge drying, and a special section on hinging oversized works of art on paper. This supplement appeared in the April 2000 issue of Picture Framing Magazine. Softcover, 28 pages $8 Item No. S103

Sealed Frames for Preservation By Hugh Phibbs Sealed frames are a valuable preservation tool. This 20-page booklet reviews the basic and advanced methods for sealing frames and discusses the considerations for glazing and placement of potentially damaging items. This supplement appeared in the April 2002 issue of Picture Framing Magazine. Softcover,  20  pages $8 Item No. S107

Building A Preservation Frame By Hugh Phibbs Constructing a physically sound frame that will protect valuable artwork for years is the goal of this 28-page booklet. Moulding choices (wood or metal), inner dimensions, materials needed, and glazing considerations are some of the topics touched upon. The entire construction of the frame is detailed with illustrations and step-by-step instruction. This supplement appeared in the April 2003 issue of Picture Framing Magazine. Softcover, 28 pages $8 Item No. S108

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