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| | From:  Karmas-BH (Original Message) | Sent: 5/4/2006 3:10 PM |
Here is something else I've been meaning to throw out for comment.
I have a lot of cutting not in frames and finally hit on a cheap way of protecting them. (sorry, don't know if this will apply if you are not in the US)
I buy the 'one dollar' a box Ziploc type bags, gallon size I think and cut of the 'zip' bit. An 8 X 10 with backer slips in there sideways (just about a perfect fit) and I fold the excess to the back and tape it down. (Don't get the ones with the slider, there's a lot less of those in a box!)
I know you can order bags online but that is not an option for me, so this works well and is a cheap alternative.
Christine
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One word, MOISTURE. Be careful with putting things in plastic bags. Wood has to breathe and you will trap moisture in a plastic bag thus causing warping. If the piece has a blo finish on it even worse. |
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You mentioned moisture. Is that a problem with portraits in frames covered with glass? Is it better not to have glass fronts or do they get enough release to breathe through the backing?
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For some of the 8x10 stuff I don't frame I put them in a sheet protector like to put notebook paper in. I put a piece of black construction(acid free for all you picky folks) then I put it in a notebook. Folks that stop at my booth seem to like to look through the notebook. I finish my portraits on both sides and edges with clear spray. Usually the Wal Mart brand for .99 a can. I haven't noticed moisture being a problem. Now I ain't no genious to figure this one out. I read about on one of these scrollsaw sites. Yee Haw! gw |
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JT, Why do you suppose a project with BLO (boiled linseed oil) finish would be so affected by moisture in a plastic enclosure and warp 'even worse' (btw, is that more than other finishes or more than unfinished?) ? I'll assume it's based on your experiences and I'll take your word for it... but I don't understand it. Spence |
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Hi JT,
I didn't think about the moisture aspect. Thanks, I'll keep an eye on that! Dont know if it would make a difference but I also have the backer board in the bag, I mostly use matt board, that might help keep things balanced?
Bill, I have put things in frames too fast (not allowing enough drying time) and it will 'bleed' on the glass. Sometimes it can etch the glass to the point you cant clean it off. If you have any doubt, make tiny spacers to keep the wood away from the glass. (or better yet, use a matt : )
Christine
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I use CLEARBAGS for my unframed works. There is only a problem with moisture on the ones displayed on the outside of my show tent. I do not have any problems with framed pieces. I only use 2 coats of spray on clear coat for finishes. The Clear bags have beena life saver as far as breakage and display. You can buy them cheap at www.clearbags.comI purchase the ones with a top hanger hole and just display on a grid wall with long hooks to hang a dozen or so on ach hook. I can't tell you how much easier this makes displaying and storing.I bring over 200 to each show and only about 25 are framed work. I matt all my work so I have portraits matted up to 8x10,11x14 & 16x20. Oh yeah one more thing. Moisture only builds up in the bags if the front of my tent is facing south. Deb |
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