Described as the process of encasing and presenting artwork so as to protect and preserve it for future generations. There should be no alteration to

Described as the process of Described as the process of encasing and presenting artwork encasing and presenting artwork so as to protect and preserve it so as to protect and preserve it

for future generations.for future generations.

There should be no alteration to an items original condition There should be no alteration to an items original condition and any technique that does is not considered a and any technique that does is not considered a

Conservation framing practice.Conservation framing practice.

Conservation FramingConservation Framing

Conservation:Conservation:

The process by which artwork is preserved rather than repaired.The process by which artwork is preserved rather than repaired.

Restoration:Restoration:

The process of returning damaged artwork to a state similar The process of returning damaged artwork to a state similar to its original condition.to its original condition.

Conservation/RestorationConservation/Restoration

Materials have been specially developed Materials have been specially developed for Conservation framing and can be for Conservation framing and can be expensive; therefore neither economic expensive; therefore neither economic nor appropriate for every framing job.nor appropriate for every framing job.

All techniques used must be fully reversible.All techniques used must be fully reversible.

Arqadia’s Timecare Heritage Arqadia’s Timecare Heritage Museum Mountboard.Museum Mountboard.

Newberry Method Newberry Method of supporting fabrics.of supporting fabrics.

Materials/TechniquesMaterials/Techniques

The use of materials from sustainable sources is increasingly importantThe use of materials from sustainable sources is increasingly importantand there are worldwide environmental concerns over wood sources and there are worldwide environmental concerns over wood sources and a desire for greater controls along the timber chains. and a desire for greater controls along the timber chains.

Arqadia holds both FSC and PEFCArqadia holds both FSC and PEFCchain of custody accreditations.chain of custody accreditations.

Programme of the Endorsement Programme of the Endorsement of Forest Certification of Forest Certification

Forest Stewardship CouncilForest Stewardship Council

Arqadia products carrying these labelsArqadia products carrying these labelscome from forests that are managed tocome from forests that are managed tomeet social, economic and ecological needsmeet social, economic and ecological needsof present and future generations.of present and future generations.

SustainabilitySustainability

Paper and fabrics are fundamentally organic in nature and will degrade. Paper and fabrics are fundamentally organic in nature and will degrade. The rate of degradation will depend upon the following factors:The rate of degradation will depend upon the following factors:

UV RadiationUV RadiationHumidityHumidity

Heat and DampHeat and DampBiological Attack – Insects and MouldBiological Attack – Insects and Mould

Techniques and Materials used in FramingTechniques and Materials used in FramingEnvironmental PollutionEnvironmental PollutionManufacturing ProcessesManufacturing Processes

Whilst existing damage to artwork is in Whilst existing damage to artwork is in many cases irreversible, conservation many cases irreversible, conservation

framing will limit further damage.framing will limit further damage.

Why Conservation FramingWhy Conservation Framing

Will the rebate depth of the moulding accommodate Will the rebate depth of the moulding accommodate the framing package?the framing package?

When Conservation framing the framer should be When Conservation framing the framer should be able to answer able to answer ‘YES’‘YES’ to the following to the following

Simple BasicsSimple Basics

Will the window mount and under mount be of Conservation quality?Will the window mount and under mount be of Conservation quality?

Will the artwork be attached to the undermount using Conservation Will the artwork be attached to the undermount using Conservation quality gummed white paper tape?quality gummed white paper tape?

If close framed will the glazing be spaced away from the If close framed will the glazing be spaced away from the picture surface?picture surface?

Will pH neutral Conservation backboard be used?Will pH neutral Conservation backboard be used?

Will the frame be sealed with gummed paper tape and have Will the frame be sealed with gummed paper tape and have secure fittings?secure fittings?

Will the rebate depth of the moulding accommodate Will the rebate depth of the moulding accommodate the framing package?the framing package?



Will the window mount and under mount be of Conservation quality?

Will the artwork be attached to the undermount using Conservation quality gummed white paper tape?

If close framed will the glazing be spaced away from the picture surface?

Will pH neutral Conservation backboard be used?

Will the frame be sealed with gummed paper tape and have secure fittings?

Cove Box ConstructionCove Box Construction

Entry ScreenEntry Screen

Input dimensionsInput dimensionsB, D, X and YB, D, X and Y

Details to be saved to plt file for cuttingDetails to be saved to plt file for cutting

Example of boxes cut on a Example of boxes cut on a Valiani CMC usingValiani CMC using

Arqadia mount board.Arqadia mount board.

FrameBox mitred, FrameBox mitred, glued and pinned glued and pinned top and bottom.top and bottom.

Two pieces Two pieces glued and nailed glued and nailed

to form box.to form box.

PVA applied PVA applied along recessed face.along recessed face.

FrameBox secured FrameBox secured to moulding.to moulding.

Use of Arqadia’s FrameboxUse of Arqadia’s Framebox

Method of securing using Method of securing using Framers Multipoints.Framers Multipoints.

Arqadia Arqadia MouldingMoulding

164.300.167164.300.167

Arqadia Arqadia MouldingMoulding

1800iv1800iv

Moulding mitred Moulding mitred before underpinning.before underpinning.

Stacked MouldingsStacked Mouldings

Will the rebate depth of the moulding accommodate the framing package?



Will the window mount and under mount be of Conservation quality?Will the window mount and under mount be of Conservation quality?





Standard – Standard – Suitable for ‘disposable’ artwork of no Suitable for ‘disposable’ artwork of no commercial or sentimental commercial or sentimental

value. value. Arqadia Whitecore Range.Arqadia Whitecore Range.

White-Core is classed as Standard board. Treated so that the White-Core is classed as Standard board. Treated so that the bevel remains white – bevel remains white – in some cases the core may be of conservation standard but in some cases the core may be of conservation standard but some part of the boardsome part of the board (usually the facing paper) may not be of conservation level.(usually the facing paper) may not be of conservation level.

Conservation – Conservation – Suitable for collectable artwork that is to Suitable for collectable artwork that is to be kept for be kept for

future generations. future generations. Arqadia Conservation Arqadia Conservation Range, Larson Juhl Range, Larson Juhl

Artique and Timecare Solid Core Ranges.Artique and Timecare Solid Core Ranges.

Cotton Museum – Cotton Museum – Suitable for museum quality and Suitable for museum quality and artwork to be preserved artwork to be preserved

for future generations. for future generations. Arqadia Timecare Arqadia Timecare Heritage Museum.Heritage Museum.

Mount Board QualityMount Board Quality

Whitecore – Whitecore – denotes the colour of the core but does denotes the colour of the core but does NOTNOT imply the board is of imply the board is of Conservation quality or higher.Conservation quality or higher.

Board Thickness – Board Thickness – both window/undermount must be a both window/undermount must be a minimum thickness minimum thickness of 1100microns.of 1100microns.

BWS – BWS – colours used incolours used in cotton museum board must be fade cotton museum board must be fade resistant scoring resistant scoring 5 or more on the BWS. 5 or more on the BWS. Arqadia print BWS on all Arqadia print BWS on all Whitecore/Conservation Boards.Whitecore/Conservation Boards.

Whitecore, Board Thickness and Whitecore, Board Thickness and Blue Wool ScaleBlue Wool Scale





Will the artwork be attached to the undermount using Conservation Will the artwork be attached to the undermount using Conservation quality gummed white paper tape?quality gummed white paper tape?




Unacceptable PracticeUnacceptable Practice

To attach the artwork to the window mount.To attach the artwork to the window mount.

The use of any form of pressure sensitive tape.The use of any form of pressure sensitive tape.

To glue or place one long hinge across the top of To glue or place one long hinge across the top of the artwork.the artwork.

To glue or place tape at each of the four corners of To glue or place tape at each of the four corners of the artwork.the artwork.

Hinging Artwork – Good PracticeHinging Artwork – Good Practice

Always attach the artwork to the undermount along its Always attach the artwork to the undermount along its top edge – using:top edge – using:

Water - soluble conservation gummed white paper tape.Water - soluble conservation gummed white paper tape.

oror Japanese paper hinges and freshly made wheat or rice Japanese paper hinges and freshly made wheat or rice starch paste or methyl cellulose paste.starch paste or methyl cellulose paste.

Hinging Artwork – Good PracticeHinging Artwork – Good Practice

ArtworkArtwork

UndermouUndermountnt

Hinge in Hinge in ‘‘Shear’Shear’

Tape tight Tape tight to artworkto artwork

Tape away from artwork Tape away from artwork to allow for movement.to allow for movement.






If close framed will the glazing be spaced away from the If close framed will the glazing be spaced away from the picture surface?picture surface?



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Air flowAir flow

GlassGlass

ArtworkArtwork

Importance of AirspaceImportance of AirspacePaper:Paper:

Hygroscopic – absorbs moisture.Hygroscopic – absorbs moisture. Expands and Contracts with changes Expands and Contracts with changes in temperature and humidity.in temperature and humidity.

Air Circulation will:Air Circulation will:

Equalize humidity across the surfaceEqualize humidity across the surface of the paper and help prevent cockling.of the paper and help prevent cockling. Inhibit the growth of Mould.Inhibit the growth of Mould. Greatly reduce the chance of ink Greatly reduce the chance of ink transfer from print to glass. transfer from print to glass.

Transfer of Transfer of Image to GlassImage to Glass

Artwork was in contact with glass Artwork was in contact with glass following initial framing. following initial framing.

Actual ArtworkActual Artwork

Ink/Image TransferInk/Image Transfer

Ink/Image transfer from the Ink/Image transfer from the print to the glass.print to the glass.







Will pH neutral Conservation backboard be used?Will pH neutral Conservation backboard be used?


Backboard Backboard EssentialsEssentialsBackboard should be:Backboard should be:

Min 1.8mm thick for small pictures.Min 1.8mm thick for small pictures. Between 3 – 6mm thick for larger pictures.Between 3 – 6mm thick for larger pictures. Qualities – stable, rigid material preferably pH neutral. Qualities – stable, rigid material preferably pH neutral. (Arqadia Aqua Conservation 999120000)(Arqadia Aqua Conservation 999120000)

Extra protection from migrating acids can be achieved by Extra protection from migrating acids can be achieved by the insertion of a barrier such as Melinex or Plastazote.the insertion of a barrier such as Melinex or Plastazote.(Arqadia Plastazote BDPLAG 003/005)(Arqadia Plastazote BDPLAG 003/005)








Will the frame be sealed with gummed paper tape and have Will the frame be sealed with gummed paper tape and have secure fittings?secure fittings?

Final AssemblyFinal Assembly Use of Framers points NOT Flexi - points.Use of Framers points NOT Flexi - points.

Back sealed with good quality gummed paper tape Back sealed with good quality gummed paper tape – – no bridges or air bubbles, corners overlapped no bridges or air bubbles, corners overlapped for added protection.for added protection.

All hanging fitments should be strong, secure and All hanging fitments should be strong, secure and attached to the frame. Avoid riveted ‘D’ rings.attached to the frame. Avoid riveted ‘D’ rings.

Pads or buffers attached to bottom corners to allow for Pads or buffers attached to bottom corners to allow for air circulation around the frame. air circulation around the frame.

Documents

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