----- Original Message ----- From: "David Mann" Subject: semi-OT: framing
> Does anyone else here do their own framing? > > I'm after some tips regarding the glass. I was able to cut the large > sheets (1220x920mm) to a more reasonable size, but cutting it to fit > the frame was disastrous (it took me three tries). I can't be bothered with cutting my own glass. I am quite willing to pay someone else to do this and take the risk of breakage. Just order what you need, and pay what will probably be a very reasonable cutting fee. > > The other problem I'm having is cleaning the glass prior to final > assembly of the frame. Is there a glass cleaning product available > which is suitable for archival use, or should I just use water? Dust > is also a major problem: I'm planning to try using canned air to help > here as I don't have a compressor. Last time I used a small > blower-brush and it drove me nuts. Windex seems to work well as a glass cleaner. I use an anti static brush (Kinetronics?) after cleaning the glass to remove stray bits of paper towel and dust. William Robb
