Has anyone ever framed a card for display?

[robesm]

Thanks. Those look great.

[Bicem]

amazing photo by the way, congrats on the pickup!

[robesm]

Thanks. This is one that I can honestly say I have no buyer's remorse.

[Kawika]

No way I was gonna slab this beauty but I wanted to present it as nicely as possible as well as ensure its preservation. Had it framed acid free, UV glass etc. Snap doesn't do it justice.

[scooter729]

I recently had a few Cobb cards framed with a signed newspaper picture I have. I had it framed archivally (sp?) with all the proper UV glass so it could be displayed without worry of fading, etc.

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by Kawika

No way I was gonna slab this beauty

just curious as to why you chose not to slab it?

[calvindog]

Jeff, I agree with David on this one. It's not a card per se, and for safety purposes he really couldn't leave it unslabbed/unprotected. It's so much nicer than an Exhibit or PC so it does look better framed on a wall than slabbed in a box.

[Bicem]

Could he have slabbed it and framed it, or would that be overkill?

[baseballart]

Originally Posted by Kawika

No way I was gonna slab this beauty but I wanted to present it as nicely as possible as well as ensure its preservation. Had it framed acid free, UV glass etc. Snap doesn't do it justice.
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However, Mr. Kawika, you must admit that the ghost image on the frame is truly frightening

[68Hawk]

When framed outside of the slab, I think pieces look more like pieces of art. The age of the item somehow shows through a little more too I think......

I've framed a number of pieces, and here's one that combines two of the effects already showcased by other members on this thread. Using both a clear float so that the back can be seen, as well as using a cut down mat as backing to give a bolder contrast to the piece. Kinda modern, tradtional, all thrown together.

[PhilNap]

David,

How is this adhered to the white backing?

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[Kawika]

Originally Posted by PhilNap

How is this adhered to the white backing?

Phil: I am not sure of the specifics. The person who does picture framing for me is a strong advocate of the conservation approach and everything she uses is acid-free etc and meant to be non-deleterious to the item being framed. She uses rice paper hinges which, if I understand correctly, will securely mount the artwork, can be removed without impairing the piece, and will not be conducive to foxing, mold etc. It's especially critical to frame things in the tropics with an eye to conservation; Hawaii is rough on cardboard.