Framed for Freedom

As part of the national and international Magna Carta 800th Anniversary celebrations, the Cathedral is pleased to announce that it will be holding a ‘Magna Carta Dinner’ in the magnificent Nave on Friday 5th June, 2015. The dinner is a fundraising event and will be hosted by the Dean and will include an auction. My involvement in this event was to frame a facsimile of the Magna Carta, on vellum, which is to be auctioned on Friday 5th June hopefully raining a substantial amount for the fabric fund of the Cathedral.

An article entitled 'Framed for Freedom' is to be published in the June issue of the Fine Art Trade Guild's publication 'Art Business Today' an unabridged version can be read by clicking below.

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Framed for Freedom

Framing Myths Explained - Tapes and Hinges

Most framers see artwork on a regular basis that has been incorrectly mounted, or which is supported by hinges made from inappropriate tape. At Conservation Level there is NO suitable pressure sensitive tape, these tapes will fail over time leaving sticky residue, which is very hard to remove. If tape is applied incorrectly, the artwork will be put under strain which can weaken it and result in tearing. So framers have a responsibility to use the correct method of hinging and the right tape for the job.

This article explains how tapes should be applied correctly and suggests a number of different methods of applying hinges.

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Tapes and Hinges

Framing Myths Explained - Mountboard

When you first step into the framing world you hear numerous terms and phrases being banded around; their meanings are often a complete mystery and are not fully explained in any ‘glossary of terms.’ Perhaps it is a fear of being seen as uneducated that stops us asking our mentors questions such as, ‘What is Lignin?’ and ‘Blue Wool Scale – something to do with sheep?’

But this is not just a beginner’s problem. Often experienced framers are heard discussing framing issues, either amongst themselves or through online forums, and it is evident that they have either misunderstood the explanation of a term or they have not learnt its full meaning.

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Framing Myths Explained - Mountboard

Enemies of Artwork

Framers are normally aware or have an idea of the enemies of artwork as they listed in books and documents that one may have at some time read; but are we aware of their significance and how detrimental they are to artwork. When I first started framing there was enough to remember and try to master other than worry or research the said enemies as there was no one reference to make this task reasonably simple. I hope this article will help as it is my intention to explain them as simple as possible.

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Enemies of Artwork