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Re: [Digital BW] Framing without cover matte: Spacers?

2011-08-03 by Jason DeFontes

This is what I use:

http://www.metroframe.com/Products/Econospace

Not much to it... cut it to size and stick it to the glass.

-Jason


On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 4:52 PM, hflockwood <hflockwood@...> wrote:

> I've decided to try framing some prints without a cover matte.  These are
> Cone K7 grayscale prints that will have been dry mounted, with a Seal press,
> to archival (4-ply) matte board.  I've determined that the heating process
> does not adversely affect the Cone (carbon) inks.
>
> To keep the print from contacting the glass, I'll need spacers around the
> edges.  I have no experience with these, so I'm looking for guidance.  I
> typically mount in 16"x20" frames.
>
> If anyone can point me to a source that explains techniques, products and
> pitfalls, I'd be most appreciative.
>
> Harry
>
>


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