Re: [frameconnews] lining wood frames

[George Cannon <gwc4@cornell.edu>]

>One of our artists has requested that we frame her prints using wood
>spacers that sit directly on the edge of her art work. I know that this
>is not recommended.  The solution would be to line the exposed wood with
>a suitable paper, tape or 2 ply matboard.  The artist wants to find an
>expedient method since this invloves lining some 100 frames.  Most acid
>free paper tapes with the correct ph level do not adhere to wood, at
>least not for long. She could line the frames with 2 ply matboard, but I
>think this will take too long.  These inquiries by the artist are being
>made at the last minute I'm afraid.  Does anyone have a suggestion?
>Thank you.
>Janice Collins


Why not use an acrylic spacer? United Mfrs. Supply Inc. sells these 
in several configurations.



George Cannon
Preparator
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-254-4617
gwc4@cornell.edu