Framing lithographs

[Mancoon]

Yeah the shipping to the states is the scary part if I have them framed it, it's 30 dollars shipping rolled a6 foot frame will cost a fortune, but I'm waiting for maarten to let me know what framing will cost, more than likely will have to do something local, Joann fabrics does nice custom framing around me. Btw does dibond mean you can't ever open it, if so I worry about value getting hurt. Also I think I read that if you choose it framed you only get it signed twice rather than 3 times. I would like all three sigs. Let's you know it's a for real piece if ken has to sign it 3 times, kind of cool. Front, back, and certificate get signed. I think if you frame from them the front won't be signed, but I could be wrong

[toxicatom5]

Originally Posted by Mancoon

Yeah the shipping to the states is the scary part if I have them framed it, it's 30 dollars shipping rolled a6 foot frame will cost a fortune, but I'm waiting for maarten to let me know what framing will cost, more than likely will have to do something local, Joann fabrics does nice custom framing around me. Btw does dibond mean you can't ever open it, if so I worry about value getting hurt. Also I think I read that if you choose it framed you only get it signed twice rather than 3 times. I would like all three sigs. Let's you know it's a for real piece if ken has to sign it 3 times, kind of cool. Front, back, and certificate get signed. I think if you frame from them the front won't be signed, but I could be wrong

They are pouring a liquid over the surface of the print to complete the process, so it's not reversible. I highly doubt the value would be lessened though, just my personal opinion.

You are right that you only get 2 signatures if you go that route, but as far as authenticity is concerned, I think the dual signatures on the back should be enough for anyone to recognize the legitimacy of the print. And the signature on the front would be covered by a frame anyway.

I'm not trying to convince you to go one way or another (although reading my comments back it sounds like I am). Just throwing out what I see as the "pros" of going this route versus framing.

[Mancoon]

No, I appreciate it I wanted some opinions as I'm kind of clueless as this picture is huge. I do like looking at the signed front of art works that I collect though. So I probably would take have it framed since two sigs is confirmed. Thank you for your input on the matter

[LowlyAssassin]

Shouldn't this be in general collecting chat too?

[amb6883]

DO NOT DRYMOUNT!!!!! Unless you do not care about the lithograph's value.

[LowlyAssassin]

Originally Posted by amb6883

DO NOT DRYMOUNT!!!!! Unless you do not care about the lithograph's value.

And what's a dry mount?

[amb6883]

Originally Posted by LowlyAssassin

And what's a dry mount?

Using an adhesive to mount the print to the backing.

[amb6883]

Also, most framers will dry mount your prints if you do not tell them not to and just drop the print off. You need to make sure they are only going to do conservation framing with archival materials. I usually use acid free photo corners to mount my prints.

[Dreamcazman]

My framer said the only way to keep it off the glass (using spacers) was to stick it to a backing board.

Is there any other way around it?

[rasmusvn]

Originally Posted by Dreamcazman

My framer said the only way to keep it off the glass (using spacers) was to stick it to a backing board.

Is there any other way around it?

A mat (passepartout) along with those corners mentioned (I believe archical acid-free tape could work too? I might be wrong).

For those wondering about photo corners: http://www.dickblick.com/products/li...nting-corners/

The framers I know don't know what they are