- Frame or no frame?
Yes! I advise you to give your print a sturdy frame. Ideally one that also fits a passe-partout (more on this later…). A frame comes in many shapes and sizes. There are interchangeable and fixed frames, frames made from solid wood or from aluminium. Frames that hold glass with and without an anti-reflective layer, with and without UV-protections…
When choosing from one of these options, it mainly comes down to your personal taste. However, a frame with glass that has a UV-protective layer is the best choice for the linocuts and woodblock prints that you can buy in my webshop. Because as a result of this, the work is best protected in the long term.
- Passe-partout or not?
Yes, yes, yes! Always use a passe-partout with linocuts and woodblock prints. Firstly, this ensures that a small space remains between the printing ink and the glass of the frame. Printing inks for graphic techniques always (and permanently) have a certain oiliness to them. This could cause the print to stick to the glass after some time. In addition, the passe-partout also provides moisture regulation in the frame, so the artwork itself is less likely to suffer moisture damage in rooms where the humidity changes quickly.
If you purchase a passe-partout directly from me together with the print you buy, you are ensured of an acid-free product. Acid in (cheaper) passe-partouts can cause prints to yellow over time. I can also frame the work at an additional cost. Send a message via the contact form for these options. I can offer you a no-obligation quotation for the specific work you want framed!
Tip! If you frame your print yourself, pay attention to the color of the passe-partout: there are pure white passe-partouts, but also off-white, cream, beige or even entirely different colors and shades.
Hopefully the above tips have helped you on your way! If you still have questions, you can always reach me at shop[at]mauricederooij.com.