Digital BW, The Print

We are all different.  I have found images at that size to benefit from a
frame (I have both).   But images at a size of say 4xA3+ would have no need
for framing.  Each to their personal preference.

Without (hopefully) dragging this out much longer, I just checked with my
framer and the matts they are using are Arqadia 401 solid core (1500 micron)
which have been rated at Conservation Level 2.  More specifically, the
accelerated aging test produced an unaged ph of 9.4, 7.5 at 100 years and
7.5 at 200 years.  They had not heard of these being eaten by insects.
Nocks and bangs aside (do people really bang into their hung prints that
much or pack them without care when moving?) it would seem accumulation of
airborne dirt is the only issue.  The prints can easily be dusted if they
have been sprayed.  As to more intense (and less periodic) cleaning I do not
know.  How often do you clean your Picassos?

I also went through the Nielsen range of pre-made frames and did not find
anything close to my taste.  If anyone has other suggestions for pre-made
(wood) frames available in the UK I would be glad to hear them.
Specifically, I tend to like a very square edged and flat surfaced frames of
at least 4cm in width, preferably in a wenge colour or black but with
visible grain.  I have been using Arqadia 104420008.

;-)



From: "Bob Frost" <bobfrost@...>
Reply-To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:26:12 -0000
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson Premier Semi-gloss, Semi-matte
&PremierArt Print Shield

Steve,

I agree with you; I much prefer to mount my A3+ prints flush on board with
no fancy margins, frames, glass, etc. Let the image speak for itself; if it
is good enough, it doesn't need enhancing with fancy colored boards or
frames. Most of my photographic friends disagree, however! Makes for
entertaining discussions. Picasso et al., didn't frame their pictures did
they? It was the retailers or buyers that did that to 'enhance' their value
by selling frames as well!!

Bob Frost.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Kale" <stevekale@btinternet.com>



The bottom line is that I believe there are many people who would prefer to
not have to place their work behind glass, ie the taste/demand side is
there.  The question is whether there exists a satisfactory technical/supply
side solution to meet this demand.

Try something different ­ you might like it


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