Re: [frameconnews] lining wood frames

[Sue Maltby <smaltby@chass.utoronto.ca>]

Janice:

Consider Marvel Seal 360 for this job.  Marvel Seal is literally a space
age product.  It is a metal (aluminum) foil which has Nylon on one side
for toughness & a layer of polyethylene on the other making it heat set.  
Marvel Seal can be "ironed on" easily using a tacking iron.  It is
regularly recommended by conservators as a barrier to acids etc. that
come out of case material etc.  Its only drawback is that it is silver.
Marvel Seal is available from archival supply houses like Carr McLean &
University Products.

Sue Maltby, Conservator
smaltby@chass.utoronto.ca>


> 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
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