Photographic print on C-type Kodak Metallic paper in a box frame with clear acrylic spacers.and Artglass AR92 anti- reflective UV protecting glass.
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I wanted to make the most of the rich metallic tones of this print so matched it with a subdued bronze frame with simple angular profile. I thought that using spacers rather than a mount would allow the metallic frame to really complement this attractive and unusual photographic paper.
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Because of the depth of acrylic spacer it was necessary to make an extension for the back of the frame which I sprayed matt black. At this stage the spacers have been cut cut to size. I went on to paint the inside of the rebate with back acrylic paint, then attached the spacers to the glass.
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The extension was attached with pH neutral wood glue and brass excursion pins. To hold the print in place I cut down some of conservation grade mountboard to size then cut six slots through which I fed tabs of pH neutral white tape. with a bit of patience was attached squarely and flatly to the board.
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The final stage was to make the backing from Art-Back conservation board and seal with framers tape.