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Floating Mughal Artwork

The artwork is one of a pair purchased by myself from an antiquarian bookshop in Grand Bazaar, Istanbul in December 2014. Both are of Mughal design on two thin paper leaves, glued together, taken from an old Arabic book. The first depicts Noah, the ark and the animals coming into the ark two-by-two; the second, the siege of Constantinople in May 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II. The backgrounds are of gold and silver leaf and the paints are pigment derived. Noah’s face is not shown which is normal for saints faces in Mughal and Islamic art.

When framing there were two objectives; first, I wanted to be able to view both sides of the artwork and second, the artwork should appear to be floating with a surrounding border of 20mm. To achieve this I would need to encapsulate the artwork. 

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Support without Adhesives

Non adhesive methods of support do so without any adhesive coming into contact with the artwork.  It relies on pressure to hold the artwork in position , thereby restricting its movement.  This alternative to hinging artwork in the more traditional manner using tapes provides a safe and effective method of supporting many types of artwork and especially photographs where the use of adhesives may well damage the photographic emulsions and cause distortion and/or damage.

In this edition of 4Walls Mal considers three different methods; Corner pockets, Paper Trays and Edge strips. Each method is also covered by a video details/links of which can be found in "Stop the Press"

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Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red

The major art installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London, marked one hundred years since the first full day of Britain’s involvement in the First World War.  Each poppy represented a British military facility during the war.  The poppies encircled the iconic landmark, creating not only a spectacular display visible from all around the Tower but also a location for personal reflection.  All the poppies were sold, the proceeds to be shared equally amongst six service charities.

 

In this edition of 4Walls Mal considers two similar and straightforward methods of framing a poppy, both viewing it in plan view, one with the certificate and the second, including both the certificate and the booklet.  This latter design keeps all the relevant memorabilia safely together

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Conservation Mounting and Hinging

In this masterclass we will look at Conservation mounting and hinging. Starting with the mount package and then focusing on two types of hinges; the standard ‘T-Hinge’ and the ‘Pass Through Hinge’ generally used for float mounting. All materials and techniques are at FATG Conservation and/or Museum level framing. 

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Canvas Art/Floater Frame

Using canvas artwork in interior design is a popular way of affordably furnishing the walls of a home, office or retail outlet. Whether a pre-printed painting, or a favourite family photograph, a piece of canvas artwork can provide an effective way of covering large spaces on blank walls, however, it is not always the most inspiring or inventive.

In Issue 10, Mal will take you through the step-by-step process of how to fix a 'Floater' frame to canvas artwork in order to add that little extra pizzazz. With his handy hints and advice, you will be able to help your customers make the most out of their canvas art with a professional and decorative framing solution. 

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Antique Sampler

The diversity of textiles presents framers with a number of technical challenges as different forms require different framing solutions. The items need supporting and may require ‘squaring up’ without harming the original piece of work. Conservation framing materials and techniques, particularly where historic textiles are concerned, should also be used.

Here Mal Reynolds (GCF Adv) of Harlequin Frames takes you step by step through the process of framing an antique sampler. His useful advice and handy tips will help you to offer your customers a professional and decorative framing solution for their textiles, and one that will also offer the best practical solution to preventing deterioration and conserving the item for posterity. 

This is the full edition of 4Walls Issue 11 feature Mal's Masterclass of the Antique Sampler

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