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Not sure id gamble like thst acid might penetrate Sorry, I meant frame sealing tape. From the description here: http://www.dickblick.com/products/lineco-frame-sealing-tape/ - The layer of aluminum provides a barrier that stops acid migration and meets the standard for maximum preservation framing. ...

Frame lining tape along the inside of the rabbet (so between the frame and the print) will solve this issue if it is indeed the frame itself that's acidic?

CHR1S wrote:Was this in a wooden frame? My guess is the wood used to make the frame was treated with something (non-archival) and the outer edges of the paper were in contact with the frame.

The frame is the default/cliche michael's frame. I guess it is mdf or some kind of composite?

Thanks for all the responses. The foam board is definitely acid free - I got it from a local art supply store. Also it shows no signs of yellowing. I do plan on getting some better glass, but in the meantime wanted to at least put in the spacers (which are acid free) and add the dust cover. Should I...

I took apart a framed print I have - it was in a basic Michael's frame with stock plexi and acid free foam board backing but no mat or spacers. I took it apart to add spacers and a dust cover. There appears to be yellowing along the outside border of the print (see pictures). I'm assuming this yello...

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Any ideas on how to frame a print without any borders? As in the artwork extends to the edge of the print - there is no border around the artwork itself. The frame or mat would be block at least an 1/8 inch of art all around the print. Is it acceptable to float something like this?

http://www.outofsteparts.com/print-shop ... nt-by-sail

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I've been storing my print between two 30x40 acid-free foam core boards (or whatever the standard size is, I forget), with each print separated by a sheet of glassine. So like Foam core - print - glassine - print - glassine - print -foam core With some artist's tape holding the foam core boards toge...

Nice! Thanks for the heads up.

Don't know if any of y'all saw this but Sail has recently mentioned on his instagram putting an effort into producing prints "later this year/early next year".