How to Float Mount Artwork
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- We show you how to float mount artwork. A conservation grade technique devised and developed by Roy Rowlands GCF.
Float mounting is a technique often used in framing to enhance the art on heavier paper by revealing a deckle edge. The paper 'floats' which means that normal T-hinges cannot be used as they would show above the top edge.
Take a look at our archival products for conservation framing at www.lionpic.co.uk.
This is the best way I've seen to do this without damaging the artwork. Wish I'd have seen this version a year ago!!
Perfect instruction, thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing these techniques
Thank you so much for this video! I've been looking for ages for how to do the raised method - excited to try it out!
I don't feel comfortable with the complete perimeter mount. For sure at the top & depending on size of paper, a couple of 'bridge's hinges on the sides. Also, I would use methylcelloulose paste & Japanese papers.
Excuse my ignorance but what is the point of the 'bridges'?
That's exactly what I thought, too. Please let us know. Thanks!
To allow movement of the paper, due to humidity and temperature changes. The art work is not fixed at these bridges, Just held loosely.
@@glennfrance But the other ones don't allow movement. They are actually competing.
@@incytrevable The fixed hinges are only on one side to hold the artwork in place . They are not competing with the other three sides as they can move.
overkill- the whole thing- he literally presses down with hands directly on the artwork with his bare hands
Those deep spacers he used (at 2:30 in the video) are the key to getting the depth necessary to make this work. To me, they are too deep when using the flat method. They are the perfect depth for the raised method, though. Those deep spacers are not as easy to find as 1/8", 3/16", 1/4 inch. Sorry I don't know the cm amounts. 1/4 inch is maybe .63cm? He seems to be using about around half inch spacers. 1.27cm? I don't see them for sale in the states much. They make the raised method work beautifully. It's perfect.
many framers actually cut their own spacers using mat board offcuts by a means of mounting a 4ply to 3mm backing. this way is preferred by professional framers as well as you can match the same color as the mating used in the presentation. many also installed them with a chasing corner configuration instead of mitering the corners
Glue a couple of 1/4" pieces together to get 1/2"
If the floated work is a silver print prone to some curling - how would you hold it better when floated?
Pardon my ignorance, but to me, it seems like the "flush method" would yield the same effect as taping the art directly to the matt. Wouldn't it? The inner matt is the same thickness as the outer matt. What is the benefit of this method then?
Hi Ben, when framing at conservation level it is a good idea to have the option to change the outer matt in the future. With this technique the outer matt can be changed without having to remove the adhesive from the print which could cause damage. Thanks, LION
That’s is great! Thank you 🎉. Do you have a tutorial on how to place a picture on the glass of frame without any backing nor mat?
Hi Sara, we don't have a tutorial on this but a couple of our customers have framed artwork between two pieces of glass. More info can be seen on Instagram -
instagram.com/p/CIawIrvhVnv/
instagram.com/p/Cb9n5fiINEW/
@@LIONPFSLtd thank you so much 😊
Would you recommend this method for mounting of a raised 44" square Giclee print on a textured 310gsm fine art paper? I am worried the middle would buckle/not lie flat
I'm curious about this as well. I have a large print as well and I'm afraid it will never be flat enough to avoid curls on a float mount.
Do you see where he wrote art on heavier papers? That is because the heavier papers won't sag in the middle when raised using the foamcore pieces. So, to do what you're asking about means supporting the piece by putting it on a board or heavier paper. That is not a big deal with some drawing on some thin 14" x 11" paper. When you're talking about 44", it's more complicated, because the weight of the board or heavy backing paper then is a concern. You have to worry about whether it will fall down to the bottom of the frame. See what he says about that.
Nice work, thank you. How do I find a frame with spacing between the glass and mat to do this?
Hi Miguel, you'll need a deep rebate moulding and a spacer that will create the spacing between the glass and artwork. You could try Arken with matching glass spacer.
Moulding: www.lionpic.co.uk/p/33529/30mm-Arken-White-Frame-Moulding
Spacer: www.lionpic.co.uk/p/33532/Glass-Spacer-Arken-White-FSC-100-Frame-Moulding
My print is in 70cm x 70cm, do u think flush method can hold the print?
Hi, this technique will be fine for this size of artwork. We recommending increasing the number of tabs for extra safety. This technique has been done on much larger artworks that are on heavier weighted paper than what is shown in the video.
what in your opinion is the minimum weight the art paper should be? thanks
Hi, this technique would work with any weight of paper but works best on heavier paper, typically anything over 275gsm. Hope this helps!
Great! When framing pastels putting the work face down is not the best idea. What would be the solution in this case?
Generally speaking we wouldn’t recommend this method when it involves pastels being placed face down.
If you spray/fix the image then possibly there would be less transference to the under surface, but many people think that fixing the image is losing the texture and quality of pastel.
Alternatively, you could always float mount the paper before creating the artwork.
Hope this helps, LION.
What is the name of the four foamboard type of pieces that was applied in raise method? And what kind of glue was used?
Hi, the four pieces are just foamboard trimmed to size - www.lionpic.co.uk/mountboard-boards/foam-board/
The glue is Mekol PVA wood glue - www.lionpic.co.uk/p/36321/Mekol-Special-PVA-Wood-Glue-500g
How do I find this type of frame?...all the floater frames I see online do not have glass.
Try searching for shadow boxes
Does anyone know how to mount a lock of hair?
Why would you frame a lock of hair? 😛 How about a nice poster?
Is 'gum tape' accepted as conservation standards? I thought only mulberry paper and wheat or rice starch paste would qualify
The gummed taped used for this method is Lineco Archival Gum Paper Tape, Lion part number 1701. A conservation grade tape with a pH of 7, that is both water-reversible and acid-free.
2:20 henge top
Theres no sound?
Interesting but isn't it quicker and easier just to use circles of acid free tape to attach the artwork to the mount?
The downside to using circles of tape, looping tape with the adhesive facing outwards, is that it is difficult to accurately position the art and then to keep it in position, particularly when on heavier papers.
Soundtrack lower volume please
No spoken instructions 😕
would rather hear your voice describing your technique instead of that ming numbing music...you could have been explains why your bridge etc....otherwise great video...
way too complicated