About Mark Beach Expertise I can answer any questions about custom picture framing or any one of custom picture framing components, i.e. matting, glass, mounting and wood or metal frames. I can answer questions about proper framing techniques to preserve artwork. I can not answer questions about restoring artwork or the value of artwork.
Experience I have over eleven years experience in custom picture framing and nine years experience managing a frame shop. I have worked in every retail area of custom picture framing.
Education/Credentials I've trained under 3 indiviuals that have more than fifty years of combined expierence. I have attended several PPFA (Profestional Picture Framers Association) certified workshops.
Expert: Mark Beach Date: 9/4/2007 Subject: mounting a ivory portrait
Question QUESTION: I have two small old ivory portraits to frame. Conservation framing is required obviously. They are small and I am having trouble finding Mighty Mounts etc. that are of a size that works. What other options do I have. I hesitate to adhere them with anything directly to the ivory.Have any ideas on the best way to mount this pieces?
ANSWER: Sherry,
Before I answer the question I need more information. When you say small, how small? How thick is the ivory. Are you trying to shadowbox them? If you are not try to shadowbox them can you use a sink mat and if you can't why not? If you will answer these few questions I'll see what I can come up with. Sometimes with these types of framing projects it's hard to visualize with out being able to see it. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help this first time around, but I'm confident with a little more information I can help you.
Mark
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QUESTION: Yes, I am doing a shadowbow. The portraits are to be raised up from the mat(floating effect). The are very small ovals about 2 x 3, the ivory is thin and the ovals are not uniform.I think I have come up with a solution using the mighty mounts, by putting foam board behind the portraits to raise it to the level that the mounts can then hold it in position. I can do this without any type of adhiseve which I am trying to avoid.But, I am still open to suggestions if you have a better way. Thanks for your time, Sherry
Answer Hi Sherry,
It sounds like you answered your own question. My only thought is I would do something to give the shadow box some interest. For example, many times if I just have one or two objects I have made a shelf to put the items on or at least make it appear as if they were setting on a shelf or some kind support. This gives you more depth and a more interesting presentation than just floating in a shadow box. That was my two cents worth. Using the foamcore is a good solution. I wish you the best of luck with your project and I hope you have fun doing it.
