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Framing Documents as a Collage, Part 3 Building an Archival Pocket From "Get Framed" episode DGFR-105

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3. Now, put all the pieces together in the frame.

Tip: Ready-made frames are cheaper because they come with materials that are not suitable for archiving items. Be sure to discard the insides of a ready-made frame and insert only the special materials that we have created up to this point using conservation-friendly elements.

• Pad your work surface so that the frame doesn't get scratched when you turn it over to fit all the pieces in.

• Insert the UV Plexiglas cut to the size of your frame (figure I).

  Note: Plexiglas is available at a plastics store, glass supplier, or you may contact your local framer.)

  Figure I

  Figure J

  
  

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  	Figure K
  	Figure L
  	Figure M

  Tip: When buying Plexiglas, take the frame with you to make sure the Plexiglas fits exactly. If you still need to trim the Plexiglas once you are home, you can buy a Plexiglas cutter at an art store. Be sure to also get protective glasses. Measure where you want to cut, score the glass with the handheld cutter, then just break it off.

  Tip: To keep the Plexiglas clean, try a soft cloth and specially made Plexiglas cleaner. Do not use regular glass cleaner, as it will leave a cloudy film.

• Use 'air in a can' to make sure your pieces are dust-free before you insert them into the frame.

• Next, insert the collage artwork on mat board/foam core, complete with stamp spacers (figure J).

• Use 1/4 inch nails to secure all the materials into the frame by gently hammering the nails partially into the inside panels of the frame (figure K).

• Put strips of filament tape over the nails so that they will not rip through the dust cover.

4. Add a dust cover. Butcher block paper or decorative paper will seal the back of the frame and keep dust and bugs away from the artwork.

• Cut a large piece of decorative paper--enough to cover the back of the frame.

• Apply double stick tape and glue along the back edges of the frame on all sides (figure L).

• Place decorative paper sheet over the back of the frame and crease the paper at the edges.

• Cut the excess paper at the crease with an craft knife (figure M).

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RESOURCES :

Amir Studio and Frame Gallery
www.amirframegallery.com

Jewel Box Platinum/Jewel Box Frames
www.jewelboxplatinum.com

Larson-Juhl Framing Supplies
www.larsonjuhl.com