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Jennifer Pierce U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 10.0 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 21.1 --Last 90 Days(hr) 13.0 Total Questions 261	I can answer any questions related to picture framing, art display, or art installation, including very large pieces, canvas stretching, shadow boxing, needlework mounting, and just about any type of dimensional or non-dimensional artwork display. The only questions I cannot answer pertain to fine artwork restoration (e.g. your Van Gogh oil painting is faded and you want it to be restored to the original brilliance--call a reputable museum for that).
David Lantrip, MCPF, GCF U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.96 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 24.6 --Last 90 Days(hr) 33.9 Total Questions 46	I can answer questions about all aspects of framing, with special emphasis on preservation framing. Categories of artwork include works of art on paper, needlework, textiles, paintings on canvas and three-dimensional objects. Components of framing includes frames, glass/glazing, mats, mounting, their features and how to select them.

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Jennifer Pierce

U.S.

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I can answer any questions related to picture framing, art display, or art installation, including very large pieces, canvas stretching, shadow boxing, needlework mounting, and just about any type of dimensional or non-dimensional artwork display. The only questions I cannot answer pertain to fine artwork restoration (e.g. your Van Gogh oil painting is faded and you want it to be restored to the original brilliance--call a reputable museum for that).

David Lantrip, MCPF, GCF

U.S.

Available

I can answer questions about all aspects of framing, with special emphasis on preservation framing. Categories of artwork include works of art on paper, needlework, textiles, paintings on canvas and three-dimensional objects. Components of framing includes frames, glass/glazing, mats, mounting, their features and how to select them.

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Recent Answers

2012-02-02 framing textiles:

Sorry I'm so late answering--I didn't get the notification! You can and should mat and frame both these pieces. I do recommend using glass or plexi (your choice in this case, pretty much--glass is

2012-02-02 Mounting:

I can think of 2 good options that require no glue or other damage to the record: The first is to have your framer cut a round opening in a mat to exactly the size and depth of the record (one 4-ply

2012-02-02 mounting large drawings -- suggestions.:

I have been racking my brain all day about this and I think I've concluded that I don't know enough about the project to effectively answer. Therefore, I have some questions for you that will help me

2012-02-01 Portfolio Presentation.:

I would not recommend lamination as the extra plastic can interfere with viewers' ability to clearly see the details of your photos. I want you to get great results from this interview! Therefore,

2012-01-29 preserving unframed limited edition prints:

Probably the cheapest way, which is coincidentally the easiest to store, is to purchase 2 sheets of acid-free foam core and tape them together along one long edge to make a folder. You can get acid-free