Amended April 2003 Five Levels of Framing - Budget Level (second lowest of the five specifications) Objective To provide a visually acceptable frame at a budget price. No pretence is made to protect the artwork or its long-term visual appearance. Suitable for Replaceable artwork of no commercial or sentimental value. Moulding No significant blemishes. Mitres Accurately cut, glued and pinned tightly. Corners to be touched-up so no unfinished moulding is visible. Windowmount A windowmount or slip may be used to visually enhance the artwork. The corners of the windowmount must be cleanly cut; the mountboard must be free from blemishes; standard-quality mountboard is acceptable,as is Conservation or Cotton Museum; there must be clearance of 1mm inside the rebate. Slip moulding must be accurately cut and joined. Undermount A barrier layer between the artwork and the back board is not necessary. Attaching artwork It is acceptable for artwork to be 'slotted' into the frame without fixing or to be stuck down.Artwork must be properly centred and free from blemish caused by framing. Glazing Float glass or better, free from obvious blemishes. Must be cut to allow sufficient clearance inside the rebate of the frame. It is acceptable for the glazing to touch the artwork. Back board Pulpboard and cardboard are acceptable. Securing the frame Flexible tabs are acceptable but framers' points or tacks are preferred. Hanging Hanging fittings must be sufficiently strong to support the frame. Finish Dust and dirt should be removed and the glass should be cleaned and polished without smears. It is acceptable to seal the back with self-adhesive tape. Notes on framing fabric, canvas and objects Fabric should be squared if necessary. It is acceptable for fabric to be stuck-down or stapled at this level.Some attempt should be made to conceal unsightly problems, such as knots or travellings stitches . Canvas must not sag/bow or tear/distort. Stretchers must be square. Objects can be held in place with adhesive. Specification levels - Amended April 2003 Minimum Budget Commended Conservation Museum
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