| Archival Fine Art Prints Framing | Print Matting | Print Hanging Information Dear Photography Art Collector, Thank you for your acquisition of a Philip Hyde fine art print. If you ordered a matted print, of course you can disregard the sections below on print matting... Print Framing Information: -Be sure to have your fine art print framed by a professional art framer who frames not just art, but photography art from fine art galleries. -Insist on an ARCHIVAL HINGE MAT. This will include BOTH a “hinge” made with archival tape attaching the print to the backer and another tape "hinge" attaching the backer to the front overmat at the top. -To show you have good taste and to best present photography, mat your fine art print on a shade of white. Colored mats on photography art are considered out of taste and cheesy by anyone who knows what they are doing. -Double overmats are OK but not necessary. -Most photography art is framed with a black or gray frame, which also goes with everything, but this is not required. You can get creative with the frame color or materials if you wish and match your décor this way rather than with the mat. -Steer away from foam board backing, but if the framer insists on foam board backing be sure it is archival foam board. The best photography galleries and major museums do not like even archival foam board backing. -This is probably the most important note: Be sure the framer uses 100% UV PLEXIGLASS, NOT GLASS. They may try to talk you into glass as it is usually cheaper, easier for them to get and has a higher markup. However, the best museums and photography galleries use 100% UV PLEXIGLASS. It protects the print from ultraviolet light. Just as importantly, it will not shatter and destroy the print if it is dropped, falls off the wall or otherwise goes through a mishap. -You may already know this, but the art framer will probably take pride in telling you that once your print is framed, it is best to carry it only by either the hanging wire on the back or by the sides of the frame. Never lift it by the top of the print frame. This could damage the frame and/or the print. Hanging Information: -Obviously hang away from direct sunlight, most people know this. -Most people don’t know that to assure long life of your print, it is best not to hang your print anywhere across from a window or where it will get any light from the sky. The sky radiates UV light. -If you can hang it where it will be well-lit by good track lights or other quality daylight equivalent lights, you and others will be able to enjoy the full range of colors and qualities in the photograph. Please call or e-mail if you have any questions. Blessings, David Leland Hyde Philip Hyde Photography Fine Art For Earth’s Sake Since 1942 + California + Colorado Mailing Address: PO Box 761, Boulder, CO 80306 303-562-8198 cell http://landscapephotographyblogger.com/ http://philiphydephotographycollector.com/ |