Can anyone here tell me how to dust-seal metal-framed prints? I have a couple of pieces going into a juried exhibit, and the rules state, "works must be dust-sealed...."
I know how to dust-seal with wood-framed pieces, but not metal-framed. Help!!!
I'd appreciate any and all suggestions.
Thanks....Gail.
Posted by Mark Windom on February 14, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I just seal the 4 glass/mat/backing board edges with acid free tape then apply the frame.
I just seal the 4 glass/mat/backing board edges with acid free tape then apply the frame.
That was how I was trained when I worked in Michael's framing department. Use a real soft lint brush and go over everything very carefully. Look at it all twice!!! It is most frustrating to have it all put together and 'BOING' there is a small, but very visible speck of lint.
Yeah, Barbara, I know what you mean about the renegade dust! Sometimes it seems no matter how hard you try and how close you look, just after you get that *#&@x# paper on the back of your wooden frame, there's a speck - and it's back to the beginning. Ugh! Thanks for the good advice about the tape - that's two out of two and obviously the way to go.
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4 repliesI know how to dust-seal with wood-framed pieces, but not metal-framed. Help!!!
I'd appreciate any and all suggestions.
Thanks....Gail.
That was how I was trained when I worked in Michael's framing department. Use a real soft lint brush and go over everything very carefully. Look at it all twice!!! It is most frustrating to have it all put together and 'BOING' there is a small, but very visible speck of lint.
Cheers.....Gail.