JAIC 1984, Volume 24, Number 1, Article 7 (pp. 57 to 58)
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JAIC 1984, Volume 24, Number 1, Article 7 (pp. 57 to 58)

A NOTE ON STRETCHER MODIFICATION

Phil Gottfredson


ABSTRACT—The author presents a simple solution to acid migration from the wood rabbet of a picture frame and the stretcher bar, using clear polyester film and Bostik Web adhesive.

Article Sections:

1. MATERIALS & TOOLS
2. LINING THE RABBET (see fig. 1)
3. COVERING THE STRETCHER BARS (see fig. 2)
4. ADVANTAGES
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