Hazany
CGF II, Certified Grumble Framer Level 2
We are framing 3 pieces of hand painted Chinese wallpaper (worth $3000). The client doesn't want any kind of glazing in the frame. I suggested permanently mounting them on 4ply mat board that is glued to gatorboard. I would be using a cold roller press as these are large.
The issue is that the paper does not lay flat and is wavy. Pressing on it creates a crease somewhere. We know this because we tried one! Ouch!
Someone suggested glueing them to some kind of fabric or canvas and then stretching them like canvas. I don't see how we wouldn't get a crease that way.
Any suggestions? I will try to attach pictures. Thank you in advance.
Bruce
Vision Graphics
The issue is that the paper does not lay flat and is wavy. Pressing on it creates a crease somewhere. We know this because we tried one! Ouch!
Someone suggested glueing them to some kind of fabric or canvas and then stretching them like canvas. I don't see how we wouldn't get a crease that way.
Any suggestions? I will try to attach pictures. Thank you in advance.
Bruce
Vision Graphics