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Last updated 27th July 2005 by Bree
Presentation techniques for Artists
Mounting: The artwork is placed on top of a supporting surface by either
Dry Mounting -- The artwork is pressed between a hard surface and a sheet of acid-free, glued paper. It is then heatpressed to permanently affix it. This method is highly acidic and should not be used when preservation is important.
Floating -- Four corner flaps are attached to an acid-free support surface. The corners of the drawing are inserted into the corner pockets, which hold the drawing in place.
Matting: The first step in matting is to determine the dimensions of the mat, or frame. The drawing must extend past the window to prevent the edges from slipping out. For this reason, the window should be cut to accomodate a quarter inch overlap on each side. The border of the mat is cut the same size on the top, and sides but slightly wider on the bottom. This is to compensate for an optical illusion that makes the bottom of the mat look narrower if it is the same size. Cutting the window at a 45 degree angle to create a beveled edge produces a more attractive frame than a straight edge, and does not create a shadow.
The support surface is cut to the same size as the outer edges of the mat. It is hinged to the mat with adhesive. The drawing is positioned exactly as it will be displayed, then hinged to the supporting surface. Finally, the mat is lowered onto the drawing to hold all in place.
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Dry Mounting -- The artwork is pressed between a hard surface and a sheet of acid-free, glued paper. It is then heatpressed to permanently affix it. This method is highly acidic and should not be used when preservation is important.
Floating -- Four corner flaps are attached to an acid-free support surface. The corners of the drawing are inserted into the corner pockets, which hold the drawing in place.
Matting: The first step in matting is to determine the dimensions of the mat, or frame. The drawing must extend past the window to prevent the edges from slipping out. For this reason, the window should be cut to accomodate a quarter inch overlap on each side. The border of the mat is cut the same size on the top, and sides but slightly wider on the bottom. This is to compensate for an optical illusion that makes the bottom of the mat look narrower if it is the same size. Cutting the window at a 45 degree angle to create a beveled edge produces a more attractive frame than a straight edge, and does not create a shadow.
The support surface is cut to the same size as the outer edges of the mat. It is hinged to the mat with adhesive. The drawing is positioned exactly as it will be displayed, then hinged to the supporting surface. Finally, the mat is lowered onto the drawing to hold all in place.
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