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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Tips for Conservation Framing and Picture Framing Melbourne

Picture framing in Melbourne has come into existence with development of photography. This method helps in preserving old painting from getting spoiled for a long time. Conservation framing is used in museums and art galleries. There are different types of materials used one of them is matting. Mats framing is a technique which helps to protect pictures from pollution and dust. You can purchase framing kit which provides all types of materials required for framing. Picture framing kit comes with the wide range of variety, colour design and size and cost. During purchase of kit you will find all materials mentioned below in framing kit.


Mount boards and mat boards are the two components used for conservation framing. You can get foam core and paper mat style for conservation framing; these are the two qualities of mount board available in a market. Foam core style is widely used in a market. Foam core is acid-free material which helps to maintain an original look for long time. Mat framing can be done with mat boards, as they have conservative property. Alpha cellulose and cotton rag are the two materials that help in providing conservation of frame, keeping pictures stainless for a long time. Buffered mats are also used with wooden frames to protect from dust and pollution. They are easily available in a market. You need to be very much careful during framing, as they may damage your pictures if not framed properly.

Glazing is another important component you will find in kit. Glazing can be done by acrylic or UV glasses. UV glasses have property to protect pictures from sunrays and other environment pollution, but on the other hand, glasses have a tendency to make the frame heavier. While acrylic keeps a frame light weight and protective hence for small framing they are preferred more.

As we know that Melbourne has many art galleries and museums, one can expect framing kits to be available easily in a market. There are small and big shops providing kits for picture framing in Melbourne and nearby suburbs. You can get materials for picture framing in Melbourne easily. You can also buy mass framing materials from store, this will help you to get things at the cheaper rate. You can get many framing information on the internet, and can also search for the detail information about what all materials are available in framing kits. Another option is searching for custom picture framing in Melbourne. You can order them through the internet. Purchasing from online stores provide great offers and complementary gifts.


  by Tusk Gallery
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