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: 8/31/2007 Subject: mounting a ivory portrait
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.
