Chapter 04 of 07
FRAMING
A frame protects; a mount gives the photograph room. Sizes, materials and glazing that will not harm the print.
Articles in this chapter
- 04.1
checked 12 October 20263 sourcesMounts: standard and museum grade, widths and a weighted bottom
What a mount (passe-partout) is for, the difference between a standard and a museum-grade (conservation) mount, how wide it should be, why the bottom border is made wider, and how to attach a photograph without damaging it.
- 04.2
checked 12 October 20263 sourcesFrames, mounting and glazing
Aluminium or wooden frames, how frame size is measured, mounting to board versus reversible mounting, and a comparison of glazing — ordinary glass, UV-filtering glass, anti-reflective glass and acrylic.
- 04.3
checked 12 October 20263 sourcesNielsen frames — aluminium and wooden mouldings
An information page on the frame and moulding maker Nielsen — the company’s history according to its own account, types of aluminium moulding and what to look for when choosing. OFOTO has no connection with Nielsen.
In preparation
These topics are not covered yet. We will publish them once they have been checked.
- Float mounting and shadow boxes
- Framing canvas: stretcher bars, gallery wrap, tray frames