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Re: Framing a watercolor painting

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From: Woody Duncan (wduncan_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Mon Dec 09 2002 - 18:09:31 PST

Frame it under glass or plexi in a frame (perhaps 22 x 28).
Center the painting on a sheet of ph neutral foam core for
a backing the same size as the frame. But, first elevate it
off the backing with a sheet of foam core slightly smaller
than the painting so the painting is pressed against the glass.
That way the painting seems to float above the backing.
                                                Woody in KC
I show one of my paintings floated in this manner at
the bottom of the following page.
        http://www.taospaint.com/RanchosShadow.html

Krista Ranly wrote:
>
> I am currently completing a 16X20 watercolor painting that I intend to give
> as a Christmas gift. With little experience with watercolors, I'm looking
> for a way to frame this piece which will allow the torn edges of the paper
> to show. Suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
> Krista in OH 

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