Artwork Framing
Depending on the art piece media the staff will recommend the best option to preserve artistic impact and the piece of artwork, click below to read more:
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Artwork on paper
watercolour, ink , pastel, pencil, prints
For these media, staff recommend a matboard and glazing.
A matboard will provide a space between the artwork and the glazing, preventing the paint from touching the glazing as well as providing room for air circulation minimising moisture condensation. Glazing is recommended for this media as it acts as a barrier against damage from moisture, dust and airborne particles. It can dampen the effects of humidity fluctuations lessening the exposure of the paper, better protecting it from rippling and wrinkling.
Oil Paintings
on boards, panels, canvas
Generally oil paintings are not recommended to add glazing, especially new pieces that may take years to dry. Oil paintings are varnished and this should provide sufficient protection from damage due to dust and moisture.
For older oil paintings, if a client wishes to add glazing, a matboard is recommended alongside to make sure the piece does not directly come into contact with glazing.
Pastel and Charcoal
on paper
For these media similar to other art on paper, we recommend a matboard and glazing. However glazing should not be acrylic (perspex) this is due to the electrostatic nature of acrylic causing the dust particles from charcoal or pastels to stick to the surface of the acrylic. This will lessen the clarity of the piece over time.
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Matboard will provide a space between the artwork and the glazing, preventing the paint from touching the glazing as well as providing room for air circulation minimising moisture condensation. Glazing is recommended for this media as it acts as a barrier against damage from moisture and dust. It will lessen the exposure of the paper protecting it better from damage.
Canvas
prints, textured acrylics, indigenous dot paintings
Canvas are recommended to be stretched over timber.
Traditionally glazing on canvas is not a desired aesthetic and most media used on canvas - oil, acrylic do not need glazing this is as artists will usually add a varnish.
Acrylics on canvas are also mostly heavily textured and glazing will take away from artistic appreciation and may damage the artwork if not raised away from the work.
However, if protection from glass and moisture is a concern - glazing can also be a viable path.
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Call 0431 605 628 or email across your dimensions and our team with give you an estimate quote
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