CONSERVATION MOUNTING
ARCHIVAL SUPPORT & PRESERVATION
Mounting determines how a work is supported within the frame, how space is created around the artwork, and how it sits in relation to the glazing. Methods are selected according to the medium, condition and purpose of the piece, using archival materials and reversible techniques where appropriate.
Works on Paper
Works on paper may be float mounted to show deckled or irregular edges, or set within a window mount to define spacing and focus attention on the image. We also use museum-quality cotton boards where a higher level of stability and conservation is required.
Archival Hinging
Japanese tissue and wheat starch paste are used for archival hinging, particularly for delicate prints and historical works, providing secure and fully reversible support.
Fabric & Object Mounting
Silks, fabrics and three-dimensional objects are mounted using hand-stitched and other non-invasive methods that secure them without affecting their condition. Hand-wrapped fabric mounts can also be used as backgrounds or apertures, with linen, silk or cotton selected for tone, texture and suitability.
Substrate Mounting
For large-scale photography and certain contemporary works, substrate mounting is also available, using aluminium, Dibond or Kapa where a flat, stable support is required.
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