How to Float Mount Artwork

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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.
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  • @mikeswan1970
    @mikeswan19702 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @kellyjay5970
    @kellyjay59704 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @parakhframes
    @parakhframes10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing these techniques

  • @walterfahmy4907
    @walterfahmy4907 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect instruction, thank you.

  • @adeladavis3532
    @adeladavis35324 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mikaelsiirila
    @mikaelsiirila Жыл бұрын

    If the floated work is a silver print prone to some curling - how would you hold it better when floated?

  • @lawhutch1917
    @lawhutch19175 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @marcosanez9254

    @marcosanez9254

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Scubooty

    @Scubooty

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @alphotheone
    @alphotheone4 жыл бұрын

    Great! When framing pastels putting the work face down is not the best idea. What would be the solution in this case?

  • @LIONPFSLtd

    @LIONPFSLtd

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @SeanKimStyle
    @SeanKimStyle3 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of the four foamboard type of pieces that was applied in raise method? And what kind of glue was used?

  • @LIONPFSLtd

    @LIONPFSLtd

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @miguelbarrio
    @miguelbarrio Жыл бұрын

    Nice work, thank you. How do I find a frame with spacing between the glass and mat to do this?

  • @LIONPFSLtd

    @LIONPFSLtd

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Sara-zz9vc
    @Sara-zz9vc Жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @LIONPFSLtd

    @LIONPFSLtd

    Жыл бұрын

    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/

  • @Sara-zz9vc

    @Sara-zz9vc

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LIONPFSLtd thank you so much 😊

  • @michellecliment3978
    @michellecliment39783 жыл бұрын

    How do I find this type of frame?...all the floater frames I see online do not have glass.

  • @MightBiteYa

    @MightBiteYa

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try searching for shadow boxes

  • @BRAAM007007
    @BRAAM0070072 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @LIONPFSLtd

    @LIONPFSLtd

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Scubooty
    @Scubooty3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mannydacosta4597

    @mannydacosta4597

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @DingDingPanic

    @DingDingPanic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glue a couple of 1/4" pieces together to get 1/2"

  • @incytrevable
    @incytrevable4 жыл бұрын

    Excuse my ignorance but what is the point of the 'bridges'?

  • @marcomaihofer

    @marcomaihofer

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's exactly what I thought, too. Please let us know. Thanks!

  • @glennfrance

    @glennfrance

    3 жыл бұрын

    To allow movement of the paper, due to humidity and temperature changes. The art work is not fixed at these bridges, Just held loosely.

  • @incytrevable

    @incytrevable

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@glennfrance But the other ones don't allow movement. They are actually competing.

  • @glennfrance

    @glennfrance

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @tibormezey

    @tibormezey

    2 жыл бұрын

    overkill- the whole thing- he literally presses down with hands directly on the artwork with his bare hands

  • @withsorrowsnare
    @withsorrowsnare6 ай бұрын

    what in your opinion is the minimum weight the art paper should be? thanks

  • @LIONPFSLtd

    @LIONPFSLtd

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi, this technique would work with any weight of paper but works best on heavier paper, typically anything over 275gsm. Hope this helps!

  • @ngsinyu
    @ngsinyu2 ай бұрын

    My print is in 70cm x 70cm, do u think flush method can hold the print?

  • @LIONPFSLtd

    @LIONPFSLtd

    2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ErinHollis-pm4qe
    @ErinHollis-pm4qe Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know how to mount a lock of hair?

  • @drumstick74

    @drumstick74

    Жыл бұрын

    Why would you frame a lock of hair? 😛 How about a nice poster?

  • @jasmineb.3122
    @jasmineb.3122 Жыл бұрын

    2:20 henge top

  • @jg385
    @jg3855 жыл бұрын

    Is 'gum tape' accepted as conservation standards? I thought only mulberry paper and wheat or rice starch paste would qualify

  • @LIONPFSLtd

    @LIONPFSLtd

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @marissakristine9257
    @marissakristine92573 жыл бұрын

    Theres no sound?

  • @marylever1445
    @marylever14455 жыл бұрын

    Interesting but isn't it quicker and easier just to use circles of acid free tape to attach the artwork to the mount?

  • @LIONPFSLtd

    @LIONPFSLtd

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mjjames2442
    @mjjames2442 Жыл бұрын

    Soundtrack lower volume please

  • @azmgbbb
    @azmgbbb4 ай бұрын

    No spoken instructions 😕

  • @marylaflamme1968
    @marylaflamme19683 ай бұрын

    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...

  • @RenaissancePeopleNYC
    @RenaissancePeopleNYC3 жыл бұрын

    way too complicated

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