Preservation Framing — Adam Tompkison

Preservation Framing is a way of protecting and preserving artwork from environmental hazards.

Careful consideration of the right materials and methods limits potential damage from UV, water, humidity and dust. This ultimately maintains the integrity and value of the art.

Below are highlights of preservation packaging, hinging, and matting.

A Large Scale Walnut Frame w/ Triple Splines. Framing a pastel piece takes into consideration the challenges of this medium.

Carefully handling the art, while using anti static glazing prevents pastel from spreading throughout the mat and frame. — A Large Scale Walnut Frame w/ Triple Splines. Framing a pastel piece takes into consideration the challenges of this medium. Carefully handling the art, while using anti static glazing prevents pastel from spreading throughout the mat and frame.

Black Stained Walnut Frame. The piece is hinged using washi paper and wheat starch paste.

A matted print in a Black Walnut Frame. Close up of a Preservation Package, containing: Museum Plex, Matted Artwork, and Coroplast sealed with Scotch 800

Preservation Framing is a way of protecting and preserving artwork from environmental hazards.

Careful consideration of the right materials and methods limits potential damage from UV, water, humidity and dust. This ultimately maintains the integrity and value of the art.