What is Preservation Framing?
Put simply, preservation framing employs the use of materials that have been proven to protect and maintain art in as close to its original condition as possible.
When Should I Ask for Preservation Framing?
Value is, at best, a subjective thing. One way to measure it is in monetary terms; if the item you are framing represents an investment and has resale value, it should most certainly be conservation framed.
If you have a piece with value of a more personal nature, it deserves preservation framing. A seldom recognized fact is that most pieces you bring to have framed should be framed with preservation in mind. As a rule of thumb, if the item you are having framed is an irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind photograph, document or piece of memorabilia, or if it is an original work of art or a limited edition, it should be framed using preservation techniques and materials. The cost for preservation framing is marginal, and certainly well worth the investment.
How Can I Be Sure That I'm Getting Conservation Quality?
When you come to Magnolia Framing & Art Gallery, just let us know that you want preservation framing for your project. When you request preservation framing at Magnolia Framing, you will get:
- Preservation Quality Glass
Ultra-violet light is one of the most damaging elements that your artwork can encounter. Not only will it cause your colors to fade, but it causes the materials themselves to begin to break down right in the frame.
Preservation quality framing glass is specially formulated to protect framed works of art from the effects of ultra-violet light. By requesting preservation framing at Magnolia Framing & Art Gallery, you are insuring that over 97% of these most damaging light rays are filtered out before ever coming into contact with your valuables.
- Preservation Quality Matboard
Ordinary pulp-based matboard contains acids and lignins which, over time, damage the artwork with which they come in contact.
Preservation quality artboard is free of all acids, lignins and other impurities found in ordinary "pulp" board. The result is an inert or pH neutral board which will cause no damage to the artwork it encases as time goes by.
- Proper Preservation Techniques
At Magnolia Framing & Art Gallery, we are fully versed and adhere to the highest standards and techniques for mounting and sealing your valuable artwork.
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For more information about preservation framing at Magnolia Framing & Art Gallery, drop by our shop in Gautier, give us a telephone call or send us an e-mail.
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