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05/23/2006 02:07:23 PM · #1 |
What does mounting a photo mean? How is it different from framing?
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05/23/2006 02:15:54 PM · #2 |
Mounting is what gets done before you frame.
The whole process consists of mounting, matting and framing.
There are different ways to mount a photo. Larger images may require dry mounting to keep them from rippling.
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05/23/2006 05:05:11 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by specialk0783:
What does mounting a photo mean? How is it different from framing? |
Mounting a photo is something you want to avoid whenever possible. Mounting refers to affixing a 'backing' to the photograph. The two primary types of mounting are dry mounting (heat) and cold mounting (adhesive at room temperature). Both processes are 'permanent' and not good archival preservation methods.
Mounting is not the same as matting. You can mat your image in an archival safe way without putting a permanent backing on the photo. It's part of a framing process, but it's not required.
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05/23/2006 05:27:36 PM · #4 |
Understanding photographic terminology is very important.
With a slight misinterpretation you could get arrested for "mounting" a print in a public place. That would be bad.
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05/23/2006 05:28:57 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by stdavidson:
Understanding photographic terminology is very important.
With a slight misinterpretation you could get arrested for "mounting" a print in a public place. That would be bad. |
Steve, you need to get your imagination under control :)))) |
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05/23/2006 05:37:32 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by ursula:
Originally posted by stdavidson:
Understanding photographic terminology is very important.
With a slight misinterpretation you could get arrested for "mounting" a print in a public place. That would be bad. |
Steve, you need to get your imagination under control :)))) |
I try to pattern my writing after a personal hero, William Shakespeare. That guy gets away with making the most visually graphic statements while using such innocent words! :)
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05/28/2006 07:25:55 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by specialk0783:
What does mounting a photo mean? How is it different from framing? |
Mounting a photo is something you want to avoid whenever possible. Mounting refers to affixing a 'backing' to the photograph. The two primary types of mounting are dry mounting (heat) and cold mounting (adhesive at room temperature). Both processes are 'permanent' and not good archival preservation methods.
Mounting is not the same as matting. You can mat your image in an archival safe way without putting a permanent backing on the photo. It's part of a framing process, but it's not required. |
If you don't mount the photo how do you keep it from warping in humid areas? |
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05/28/2006 09:08:42 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by wee_ag:
If you don't mount the photo how do you keep it from warping in humid areas? |
If you are gonna hang it in a humid area, archival matting/framing wouldn't matter much, so you should mount it any way that suits you.
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05/28/2006 09:12:23 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by wee_ag:
If you don't mount the photo how do you keep it from warping in humid areas? |
If you are gonna hang it in a humid area, archival matting/framing wouldn't matter much, so you should mount it any way that suits you. |
Good point! |
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05/28/2006 10:01:28 PM · #10 |
Hi,
I use both mounting and framing to display my prints.
Mounting consists of gluing the print to a mounting board. Then the board is hung on the wall without a frame or glass. This is cheaper and displays the photos better because there are no reflections from the glass. I've used both dry mount and cold press glues. I mount on foam-core board but high-end photo mounts often use aluminum or other more rigid materials.
Proper framing has several layers. Glass in front protects the print from damage from physical damage, atmospheric polution, and UV light. Next is a mat with a cut-out area slightly smaller than the print. This frames the print and holds it off the glass so the print is not pressed against the glass. The print itself is not glued to the mat--it is held with mounting corners. Finally, there is a backing board.
Paper prints change size when the humidity changes. So do mats and mounting boards--but usually not the same amount. The result with a mounted print is that it tends to warp when the humidity changes.
Framed prints have some extra space in the mounting corners so that changes in humidity do not cause any visible changes. This is one more reason framing is better than mounting.
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05/28/2006 11:12:12 PM · #11 |
I have never used the mounting corners. I tried a few times and didn't like them. I use an acid free adhesive tape to hinge my prints from the top edge only. I haven't had any warping issues at this point...
The tape I use is called Neschen Filmoplast P 90. There is a linen version of the same product that I use on heavier prints.
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