I only T-hinge the top 2 corners of my print so the print "hangs" freely on the bottom and is able to move around with temp/humidity changes once its framed (trapped under glass). If you tape all 4 corners down there is a chance of getting the "bacon" effect with wrinkles/buckles over time with temp/humidity chnages in the home/office. Ive seen this happen and its not pretty for a customer. For the double sided tape to final close up the matted print, instead of using an entire long strip, I use these mini double sided squares just in case you do need to open it up later it wont tear the entire mat: "Reflections Double-Sided Mounting Squares - 500 pcs" . Available in your local art supply store. Acid free and photo safe and repositionable.
Hi, thanks for adding your 2 cents. Glad I read your comment. I know your comment is 2 years old, but I have a question if you don’t mind. I couldn’t tell if the hinge on the mat board and backing opened from the side (like a book), or open from bottom to top? Hopefully that makes sense
The idea of “T” hinges is to allow the hinged art work to expand or contract. The way this video demonstrates “T” hinging makes that impossible. Look at the Fine Art Trade Guild Study Guide or get a profession Framer to show how to hinge correctly.
The people in this video people are almost impossible to hear. The instructors voices and it is so soft that they taper off to inaudibility. I strongly suggest that if additional videos are done, they should use lavalier type microphones positioned near their faces. Also, lose the background noise as it masks the low level speech and it is distracting.
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I only T-hinge the top 2 corners of my print so the print "hangs" freely on the bottom and is able to move around with temp/humidity changes once its framed (trapped under glass). If you tape all 4 corners down there is a chance of getting the "bacon" effect with wrinkles/buckles over time with temp/humidity chnages in the home/office. Ive seen this happen and its not pretty for a customer. For the double sided tape to final close up the matted print, instead of using an entire long strip, I use these mini double sided squares just in case you do need to open it up later it wont tear the entire mat: "Reflections Double-Sided Mounting Squares - 500 pcs" . Available in your local art supply store. Acid free and photo safe and repositionable.
Hi, thanks for adding your 2 cents. Glad I read your comment. I know your comment is 2 years old, but I have a question if you don’t mind. I couldn’t tell if the hinge on the mat board and backing opened from the side (like a book), or open from bottom to top? Hopefully that makes sense
While this is all true, it is considerably less safe to ship a print that isn't secured in all 4 corners.
Thankyou for the video instructions. I'm about to order a set of the mats, backing boards and plastic sleeves, so this was very helpful
Thank you for the great video! Perfect instructions for a first timer.
The idea of “T” hinges is to allow the hinged art work to expand or contract. The way this video demonstrates “T” hinging makes that impossible. Look at the Fine Art Trade Guild Study Guide or get a profession Framer to show how to hinge correctly.
why the thumping music in background makes in harder to hear instructions
Things to learn, attaching mat to backing board, does nothing except waste tape, as said below hinges should only be placed at the top edge.
The people in this video people are almost impossible to hear. The instructors voices and it is so soft that they taper off to inaudibility.
I strongly suggest that if additional videos are done, they should use lavalier type microphones positioned near their faces. Also, lose the background noise as it masks the low level speech and it is distracting.