Definitions for "Conservation framing"
Keywords:  artwork, mat, preserve, glazing, hinges
Conservation approved framing methods using acid-free materials which protect artwork, documents and photographic prints and help prolong their lives. See also Conservation mounting
Method of mounting and framing that preserves a print in original mint condition using chemical and acid-free materials often with UV protection.
Using materials and techniques in the framing process to ensure artwork is not damaged by framing. Hinging the artwork instead of mounting it, using high-quality acid-free boards and mats, using nonstaining paste, and glazing with conservation glass or acrylic are generally accepted procedures used to help preserve artwork. The same procedures are sometimes referred to as "preservation framing."