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Mounting
photos
* Archival-grade supplies like gummed tape, albums and
sleeves will help to prolong the life of your photos.
* If you have an old album with photographs in it, you can
help to preserve them by layering each page with acid-free
tissue or photographic conservation paper.
* It's tempting to write information on the back of a photo,
especially in ink. However, it is best to write any information
on the back with an HB pencil.
* As well as an archival grade album, use polyester corner
mounts. Don't glue photos directly into the album. Instead,
lay the photo on the page or weigh the photo down with a clear
piece of paper and a weight. Pencil mark the corners and position
the corner mounts around the photo. You may need tweezers
to do this.
* If there is information you want to include about a photo,
you can write it under the photo in pencil or with a fountain
pen with a stable ink such as Quink.
* When handling photos, hold them by the edge so you don't
touch the emulsion.
* Keep photos in a cool, dry place and out of direct light;
beware of insect attack. Regular checks will help save your
photos from damage.
Picture framing
Framed items are vulnerable to damage from the front, from
the back and from the materials framing them.
The back should be covered with a sturdy archival grade
material. If the front is covered with glass (which is good
for protecting the piece from many types of accidental damage),
it's important to make sure it blocks ultraviolet light.
If you're going to do the framing yourself, you should be
aware that unsealed wood can give off acid vapours which harm
works of art and photos. The inside of the frame should be
sealed with a frame-sealing tape (archival quality) that has
an aluminium barrier.
Once you select the size of backing board, you will need
to cut a mat and back mat the same size for the picture. The
back mat will be used to mount the picture and the backing
board goes on the back of the frame. The mat protects the
picture by preventing the glass from resting on it.
Mark the location of the picture with a pencil (if you use
the picture as a guide, cover it with a piece of clean blotting
paper and weigh it down). Remove the picture and cut the opening
with a mat or card cutter.
When attaching the picture to the back mat, remember to
attach it in places only at the top. This allows it to react
to changes in temperature and moisture. It should be attached
with a gummed archival tape. Avoid self-adhesive archival
tapes as the adhesive might be unsafe.
Once the picture is in the frame, use the same gummed tape
for sealing the back. This will reduce the amount of dirt
and the number of insects that can get in.
If you find damage to a work of art on paper (or a book)
contact a paper conservator. If there is damage to a painting
contact an easel painting conservator or a frame conservator
to deal with important frames.
Storage and moving:
#When handling any framed piece, remember to carry it with
one hand on the bottom. It's not unusual to see badly framed
pieces fall out of their frames.
# When storing an item make sure it's wrapped in a safe material
such as acid-free tissue, or a clean white cloth or sheet.
It should then be wrapped in bubble wrap. It's a good idea
to put extra padding on the corners. Also, make sure the photos
are not leaning against another painting or against furniture.
# The storage area should have a stable temperature and humidity
- ideally around 15°C to 19°C and 40 to 55 per cent
relative humidity. Make sure the area is clean and there are
no signs of insects.
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