Aside from display needs, we frame artwork to protect it from damages. Yet, if done improperly, many of the framing methods can actually harm artworks. Most professional framers are aware of problems which can occur from chemicals in adhesives, matting or mounting materials and they will make efforts to avoid damage. Don’t assume that your art framer is going to make the best preservation efforts though. In the effort to offer the most competitive prices, framers often take shortcuts which [...]

