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Roxanne Langley |
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Custom Picture Framer |
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What is Conservation Framing? Simply put, conservation framing employs the use of materials that have been proven to protect and maintain art in as close to its original condition as possible. Value is, at best, a subjective thing. If it’s worth framing, it’s worth protecting with conservation quality matting, glass and mounting. Using mat board which is free of all acids, lignin’s and other impurities will cause no damage to the artwork as time goes by. Having glass with UV Protection insures that over 97% of the ultraviolet light rays are filtered out before ever coming into contact with your masterpiece. How do I properly hang artwork? The secret to attractive artwork display is location. Hang your artwork at the eye-level of the average person in the room. If for example, you are hanging art in a room where more time is spent seated than standing, “eye-level” should be lower. Hang smaller, more detailed pieces in small spaces where impact is less important and the art can be enjoyed up close and personal. Larger pieces require more room for the viewer to stand back and enjoy—hang these pieces opposite the entrance to a room or at the end of a hallway. The most common mistake is not using the correct type of hanging device for the type of wall. Each type of wall presents a different type of hanging device that should be used so if you’re uncertain feel free to ask us and remember to use two hooks on anything larger than 11” x 14”. Do you frame needlework and should it have glass? Yes there are many different types of needlework framed at LHG. As a member of the ANG (American Needlepoint Guild) along with being a fellow needle worker for more than 30 years, I see many pieces of needlepoint, cross-stitch, embroidery, quilting just to name a few. There are various techniques used to correctly mount each of these works involving lacing, pinning and sink mounting with each being totally reversible and non-detrimental to the fabric and/or stitching. If you are ever in doubt about framing needlework please ask questions as to the methods and products used. As to the discussion of whether your needlework should have glass or not, this is an area of personal choice. As a conservation framer concerned about long term effect, I will say that needle work should always have glass or acrylic glazing. Any textile exposed to open air would quickly accumulate airborne particles and once the item is properly mounted, it is impractical to attempt cleaning it. Another reason, to slow the rate of change of temperature and humidity. Closing the frame package allows it to adapt more slowly to changing conditions, slows aging and prolongs its useful life. The glazing, preferable UV-filtering, should have a spacer separating it from the textile. The spacer not only avoids the crushing of fibers but it also provides the insulating air gap needed, especially in areas of high humidity. Do I need to mat my family photograph? If a photograph is placed into a frame in direct contact with the glass, moisture can condense over time and cause damage to the photo. Sometimes, the photo becomes stuck to the glass so severely that it can’t be removed without destroying it. A mat will not only provide the space needed between the photo and glass to prevent this damage but it will also enhance the appearance of the finished item. If the choice is made to not have a mat then the use of spacers are the next best step to protecting the photographs. The spacer will provide the air gap needed to help without increasing the size of the finished piece. Do you work with out of town/state clients for their art and framing needs? Most definitely. I work with clients not only close geographically but across the United States, with clients in New Mexico, Florida, Virginia, Oklahoma and Tennessee just to name a few. The shipping of your framed items or art acquisitions can be delivered using various freight carriers fully insured and protected.
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The Woodlands, TX 77382 281-636-6342 E-mail: Roxanne@langleyhousegallery.net
Copyright 1988—2008 Roxanne Langley
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