Float-mounting a canvas
Why some canvases look best sitting slightly proud of the frame, and how we build a float mount that holds without pinching the edges.
The journal
Notes from the bench — how we think about mats, glazing, mounting, and keeping framed work in good shape at home.
Why acid-free matters (and what happens when it isn't)
The brown line around an old photo isn't age — it's the mat. A look at what acid does to paper over years, and how to avoid it.
Caring for pastels and charcoal
Friable media never fully dry. How we frame pastel, charcoal, and chalk so the surface never touches the glass.
Hanging heavy frames without regret
The right fixing for the wall and the weight, why two points beat one, and how to get a big frame level the first time.
Glass or acrylic: what conservation glazing actually does
UV filtering, anti-reflective coatings, weight, and safety — a plain guide to choosing the sheet in front of your artwork.
Choosing the right mat
Width, colour, single or double, and why a mat is about breathing room as much as looks. Where we usually start.