Framing a photo

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27 Jun 2007 - 5:15 PM

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sherlob (e2 Member)

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27 Jun 2007 - 5:38 PM

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Hi Phil,

I have no answer for you, but two observations:

1. I have been told that the mount allows the picture to 'breathe'. This movement helps stops the wet look effect.

2. Gloss prints always seem to be more prone to a wet look (IMHO).

Regards,

Adam

phil_24

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27 Jun 2007 - 8:21 PM

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think its safe to say thats the easiest way...its just i feel the photo looks so good in the frame with no border

brian1208 (e2 Member)

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28 Jun 2007 - 5:33 AM

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I use the method Dave describes. You need to have the print bonded firmly to a backboard to stop bowing and its a bit of a pain getting the "mount" invisble to the viewer but it can look good.

Another way I'm doing it is to remove the glass. It depends on the quality of paper / ink and what the environment you are going to hang the print in though and you have to bond it to the backboard again.

I do this with pigment ink prints on heavyweight art papers, coated with protective varnish and they look beautiful.

brian1208 (e2 Member)

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28 Jun 2007 - 10:15 AM

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I use the same method with mounted prints and it does the job as you describe Peter. However, in my experience, without a mount to keep the print flat (ie: when I frame without glass there is no mount) the print needs bonding to the backboard to keep it firmly in place. Likewise with an "invisible" mount inside the frame recess.