Framing and matting

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

Just a thought but, for insurance/theft purposes, you may want to keep it separate. I keep all of my COAs in a fireproof safe. If anything in my collection should walk off, I figure that’s decent evidence I owned that particular piece.



Loving all the frames. Wish I had the wall space. Being an art collector as well, I sorta had to choose which direction to go with my walls.

I take it one step further than that. Most of what i frame are copies with the originals and any certs in a safe deposit box. The Ruth, Johnson, Cobb, Wagner, Speaker, and Collins above are all framed copies. I do a high quality print and no one can tell the difference.

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[BruceinGa]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Most of what i frame are copies. I do a high quality print and no one can tell the difference.

Can you tell us where or how you make these copies? I'm thinking this is the way to go.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by BruceinGa

Can you tell us where or how you make these copies? I'm thinking this is the way to go.

I scan them at home on my scanner and then print them. I usually choose a very high dpi scan setting to get as much detail as i can. I will then print using different setting to see which gives the best/closest result.
As you can see above, the original check has a little bit more green/gray hue to it than the copy i framed. The way i think about it is that no one is going to know the real original color, so as long as it is close enough and looks good, I'll use it.
When i get home later, I'll take a picture of some of the other tests printings that did not make the cut.
Also, for most of the paper items, like checks/3x5s, i use plain paper for the final frame as glossy and matte photo paper make the items look like photos and not originals.

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[BruceinGa]

Thanks!
So if I were to copy a photo I would use glossy or matt, depending on the look that I want?

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by BruceinGa

Thanks!

So if I were to copy a photo I would use glossy or matt, depending on the look that I want?

Yes. Photos will probably look best on photo paper. I would go with whatever you think gives it the most original feel or looks best. Display is all about personal preference, so even if the original is glossy, if you think matte looks better only you will know the difference.

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[BruceinGa]

Thanks

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by BruceinGa

Thanks

Here is a photo of my various printings of the check

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