Custom Framing Delicate Papers: How to frame, preserve and protect your art

You are ready to frame a delicate paper like a book page, an antique document or a handmade decorative paper? Here is how to frame, protect and preserve your art with a new custom picture frame!

For this beautiful handwritten and painted piece on very thin paper our client wanted a contemporary style that shows the whole paper mixed with a classic frame style. So we hinged the actual paper on a more rigid acid free mat that allowed us to float mount it on the black mat. This way the paper edges are fully visible. Our client then chose a black iron mat finish frame that resembles elements of ancient architecture and ties the art and frame into his home design too. We love the choices our client made!

The best way to protect your delicate paper, no matter if antique or newly handcrafted is using preservation techniques and museum quality framing materials. If you don’t want your paper to fade or yellow make sure archival mats and backing materials as well as uv filtering glass or acrylic are used too!

Underglass Custom Picture Framing in San Francisco is here to help make the right choices when framing your art! Come see us, we are open 7 days a week!