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Best framing for metallic print
Jan 9, 2014 19:12:40 #
Kickle wrote:
I recently ordered a print from Mpix with the Pearl finish. I expected it to be a luster-type finish and was surprised to see it was a metallic (not metal) finish. I normally don't care for a metallic finish but it enhanced this particular photo and I loved it. When I matted and framed this photo, much of the beauty of the metallic appearance was lost. Does anyone have suggestions about how to best frame or mount this type of print?
I was a pro picture framer for 20+ yrs, the glass you use will always have an effect on the photo/art. The clearest glass out there is museum and anti-reflective glass. Museum being the clearest. But it comes at a cost. Go to a good frame shop to help you choose. Museum can be so clear sometimes that you honestly can't see it. have fun! PM me if you have any more questions about framing... :-D
Jan 9, 2014 20:16:42 #
Jan 9, 2014 20:51:44 #
CHuckle's wrote:
I was a pro picture framer for 20+ yrs, the glass you use will always have an effect on the photo/art. The clearest glass out there is museum and anti-reflective glass. Museum being the clearest. But it comes at a cost. Go to a good frame shop to help you choose. Museum can be so clear sometimes that you honestly can't see it. have fun! PM me if you have any more questions about framing... :-D
LOL. I frame everything I sell using museum glass. I have literally had people walk up to images hanging in my booth, and poke them with a finger to be sure there was actually glass there!
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Jan 9, 2014 20:57:58 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
LOL. I frame everything I sell using museum glass. I have literally had people walk up to images hanging in my booth, and poke them with a finger to be sure there was actually glass there!
I am SO glad to hear someone using this amazing glass. At the frame shop that I ran, we would always order our glass in lites of 40" X 60". It would take three of us to safely put it on the the workbench to score and we would wear white gloves so as to protect it. When anyone would walk into the work area we would look like mimes because they could NOT see the glass...LOL! If we had an empty frame with the glass set in but no art leaning against the table or wall we would have to put signs up to show that there was glass!
The other great thing about this glass is the protection from UV rays. It is so good that the Smithsonian uses this glass in both acrylic and glass.
Jan 9, 2014 22:54:00 #
I have had Adorama make me several large prints on metallic paper.(16x20 and 20x24). Was not happy when framing them.
The glass caused them to lose the brilliance that makes them so attractive. Much better to coat them and display without any glass. You will love them.
The glass caused them to lose the brilliance that makes them so attractive. Much better to coat them and display without any glass. You will love them.
Jan 10, 2014 00:18:24 #
lumix9 wrote:
I have had Adorama make me several large prints on metallic paper.(16x20 and 20x24). Was not happy when framing them.
The glass caused them to lose the brilliance that makes them so attractive. Much better to coat them and display without any glass. You will love them.
The glass caused them to lose the brilliance that makes them so attractive. Much better to coat them and display without any glass. You will love them.
The problem with coating them is with time the coating breaks down, dust will take it's toll and your image will lose it's brilliance and if the wrong rag/duster/and in some cases cleaner is used....... Using a glass like museum grade IS crystal clear and WILL protect your art. I saw many photos ruined because of JUST being coated. I am no longer a framer so I have nothing to gain by saying to use museum glass, just want to let people know about it and it's incredible qualities, and YES I do use it on my own art.
Jan 10, 2014 09:14:28 #
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Jan 10, 2014 12:09:26 #
Kickle wrote:
Are there any precautions for cleaning/ caring for museum glass?
Yes. Use a non-ammonia glass cleaner, and soft rag.
Jan 10, 2014 12:14:41 #
Jan 10, 2014 18:13:49 #
I'm pretty sure that framing a metallic photo with glass, ruins the effect. All the good ones I've seen are mounted on top of a stiff backer and displayed with no glass. Or, a framer will put a frame around the metallic frame but with no glass. You'd have to ask an expert if there is some kind of spray that can be applied without affecting the metallic finish.
Kickle wrote:
I recently ordered a print from Mpix with the Pearl finish. I expected it to be a luster-type finish and was surprised to see it was a metallic (not metal) finish. I normally don't care for a metallic finish but it enhanced this particular photo and I loved it. When I matted and framed this photo, much of the beauty of the metallic appearance was lost. Does anyone have suggestions about how to best frame or mount this type of print?
Jan 10, 2014 19:42:56 #
DebAnn wrote:
I'm pretty sure that framing a metallic photo with glass, ruins the effect. All the good ones I've seen are mounted on top of a stiff backer and displayed with no glass. Or, a framer will put a frame around the metallic frame but with no glass. You'd have to ask an expert if there is some kind of spray that can be applied without affecting the metallic finish.
Having been a professional framer for 20+ yrs. I do again suggest museum glass. The crystal clear nature will only ENHANCE the metallic effect. With the metallic paper, spraying or coating it will have a negative outcome. I AM SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE WITH AN EXPERT OPINION. Have a nice day.
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Jan 10, 2014 19:44:07 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
Yes. Use a non-ammonia glass cleaner, and soft rag.
Correct, at the frame shop we would tell our clients to purchase 100% cotton diapers.
Jan 10, 2014 19:47:29 #
Good to know!
CHuckle's wrote:
Having been a professional framer for 20+ yrs. I do again suggest museum glass. The crystal clear nature will only ENHANCE the metallic effect. With the metallic paper, spraying or coating it will have a negative outcome. I AM SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE WITH AN EXPERT OPINION. Have a nice day.
Jan 10, 2014 19:52:14 #
The digital image would look the same. It's the print that looks so different! It has a real luminous quality and the colors really pop.
Jan 10, 2014 19:54:53 #
Kickle wrote:
Thanks.
The other important but not always obvious procedure is to spray the soft cloth and NOT the glass with the non-ammonia cleaner.
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