I worked as a lead framer for a gallery during my time in university. Brings back those memories. The tools and process haven’t changed much. I’ve considered getting a used underpinner to make custom sized frames at some point. Enjoyed the video.
Thanks! Have considered an underpinner myself but they can be finicky in my experience. Someday If I have room for a wood shop will definitely look into it though 👍
That's pretty much how we did it when I worked for a portrait studio in Milwaukee (now closed). We transitioned from traditional silver gelatin prints to inkjet in 2014, but the mounting process was the same. We lacquered sprayed our larger prints and hot mounted them on sturdy art board. I was an associate photographer there and headed up the digital department. Enjoy watching your process!!
Very cool! And thank you for including your craft paper "fail." A lot of people would've edited that out but it's important to show that mistakes will be made.
Well done, as always. A couple of years ago, I asked a former professional framer, who is also an expert in all sorts of materials issues, about out-gassing from glues, adhesives, and varnishes in respect to framing my prints (B&W gelatin-silver), since my budget obliges me to sometimes get thrift store frames and varnish them to a warm black that better complements with my prints than the usual black frames. There is a Mylar sealing tape made by Lineco to line the inside of the frame. I also asked about kraft paper, whether its decidedly not-archival properties were suitable for prints. The use of kraft paper, he said, is simply a holdover from days of yore, and he recommended against its use. One can also use a piece of thin acid-free foamcore (not the usual stuff) as a secondary backing board, to protect the print and matte boards, though this doesn't seal the back entirely. Now, one needs to balance risk to longevity, and other factors, with budget, and times are presently challenging financially for a majority of us. I just thought I'd pass along what I've learned.
Very interesting… honestly I never thought about the Kraft paper being a problem 🤔. It is as you say. Just been handed to me the way I was taught. Reason being to keep dust out. Does look nicer from the back for what that is worth… blob one will really see it though. Something to think about. Thanks Phillip 👍
Applying the paper on the back and keeping it tight was getting to be very frustrating for me especially on my larger pieces until I discovered a super simple trick to take it to the next level. Just mist it lightly with water and when it dries it’ll make it so much tighter than it would be just applying it by hand. Logan also makes a little razor tool similar to the mat cutter that is meant to cut the backing paper with a consistent border for a cleaner appearance.
I have made a few, but do not have a set up for it now. I did like that I was able to fill the miter joins before final paint and finish…. Worth doing for sure and cost effective if you have the skills & tools!
I've actually had fantastic luck with the local charity shops, I end up getting good quality frames for peanuts, just tossing out whatever is currently in them. Stopped and got like a dozen frames earlier today, and just got done trashing the existing contents😊
Awesome work
Thank you!
I worked as a lead framer for a gallery during my time in university. Brings back those memories.
The tools and process haven’t changed much. I’ve considered getting a used underpinner to make custom sized frames at some point. Enjoyed the video.
Thanks! Have considered an underpinner myself but they can be finicky in my experience. Someday If I have room for a wood shop will definitely look into it though 👍
Stunning video,great contributi,very interesting,thank you!
Thank you!
That's pretty much how we did it when I worked for a portrait studio in Milwaukee (now closed). We transitioned from traditional silver gelatin prints to inkjet in 2014, but the mounting process was the same. We lacquered sprayed our larger prints and hot mounted them on sturdy art board. I was an associate photographer there and headed up the digital department.
Enjoy watching your process!!
So cool, thank you!
Very cool! And thank you for including your craft paper "fail." A lot of people would've edited that out but it's important to show that mistakes will be made.
Your welcome. Normally I just accidentally poke something through the back 😂
Thanks
Your welcome!
Well done, as always. A couple of years ago, I asked a former professional framer, who is also an expert in all sorts of materials issues, about out-gassing from glues, adhesives, and varnishes in respect to framing my prints (B&W gelatin-silver), since my budget obliges me to sometimes get thrift store frames and varnish them to a warm black that better complements with my prints than the usual black frames. There is a Mylar sealing tape made by Lineco to line the inside of the frame. I also asked about kraft paper, whether its decidedly not-archival properties were suitable for prints. The use of kraft paper, he said, is simply a holdover from days of yore, and he recommended against its use.
One can also use a piece of thin acid-free foamcore (not the usual stuff) as a secondary backing board, to protect the print and matte boards, though this doesn't seal the back entirely.
Now, one needs to balance risk to longevity, and other factors, with budget, and times are presently challenging financially for a majority of us. I just thought I'd pass along what I've learned.
Very interesting… honestly I never thought about the Kraft paper being a problem 🤔. It is as you say. Just been handed to me the way I was taught. Reason being to keep dust out.
Does look nicer from the back for what that is worth… blob one will really see it though. Something to think about. Thanks Phillip 👍
Applying the paper on the back and keeping it tight was getting to be very frustrating for me especially on my larger pieces until I discovered a super simple trick to take it to the next level. Just mist it lightly with water and when it dries it’ll make it so much tighter than it would be just applying it by hand. Logan also makes a little razor tool similar to the mat cutter that is meant to cut the backing paper with a consistent border for a cleaner appearance.
Thank you! Will give this trick a try… and look for that tool. Sounds handy!
Have you ever made your own frames? I plan to do my own framing as well, since the cost of framing is so high these days. Very good video. Thanks.
I have made a few, but do not have a set up for it now.
I did like that I was able to fill the miter joins before final paint and finish…. Worth doing for sure and cost effective if you have the skills & tools!
What’s the grey surface you have on your workbench? How do you like it?
I've actually had fantastic luck with the local charity shops, I end up getting good quality frames for peanuts, just tossing out whatever is currently in them. Stopped and got like a dozen frames earlier today, and just got done trashing the existing contents😊
I always look as well when out thrifting… can always refinish as well. Great thing about being a printer is you can make any size work 👍