Digital BW, The Print

HI Arthur:

For conservation reasons, I think having the print in direct contact is not a good idea, especially if the glazing is glass. An inexpensive spacer option can be found here: http://www.frametek.com/HTML/FrameSpace/

Hope that helps.

All the best,

Andrew

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On Mar 18, 2011, at 6:46 AM, Arthur Fink wrote:

> 
> A client has asked for one of my prints framed with no mat, and no spacer.
> 
> I'm hesitant to do this -- worried that the print-glass junction 
> could be a problem. Would there be condensation, moire rings, 
> mildew? Would the print buckle a bit and leave a gap in some 
> places? Or, or my fears groundless?
> 
> If I do end up using spacers of some kind, can you offer any 
> guidance? Particular type, brand, style?
> 
> I print on matte papers -- typically proofing on EEM and final prints 
> on Moab Entrada Natural. The brand may change, but this series won't 
> be printed on a gloss or semi-gloss paper.
> 
> Thanks much,
> 
> Arthur Fink
> 
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