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Framers Equipment Material Specification Key

Framers Equipment Material Specification Guide Based on the Fine Art Trade Guilds five levels of recommended framing, GCF Framers and Conservation experts.

On each of our catalogue you will see various colour coded sub headings to guide you on your requirements.

January 2017

NESCHEN Filmoplast P NESCHEN Filmoplast P 90 Self adhesive white transparent A long fibre lower strength tape, ideal for hinging thin white self adhesive paper and invisible dry tape, established for 40 years. mending of tears in documents For hinging lighter and maps etc. Made of a very and artworks especially thin pH neutral tissue 20g/m2 useful for repairing joints, with a non yellowing acrylate edges of book pages and, adhesive, buffered with CaCO3 mending damage documents . tested by the Federal Institute Tested by the Federal for Material Testing who Institute for Materials Testing reported a pH of 8.8 on with a reported pH of 9.1 on un-aged tape and 8.1 on aged un-aged tape and a pH of 7.8 material. on aged tape. Repositionable for 24hrs and can be removed with water. from sturdy papers.

LFP White 20mm x 50m wt 182grms LP90 White 20mm x 50m wt 182grms NESCHEN Filmoplast P 90 Plus PH7-70 Conservation / Archival Tape Higher strength self adhesive A white paper tape of paper tape 400g/m2. conservation quality with a pH Ideal for hinging heavier paper neutral adhesive. artworks. Due to its excellent high With long fibred non-ageing adhesion qualities, this tape is wood free properties, this paper ideal for artworks on heavier tape is a framers favourite. textured papers and attaching A white tape with a pH7 water art boards to mounts around based acrylate adhesive coating the edges. and non-ageing or yellowing, Framers also use this tape Properties, buffered with to hinge artworks and cover CaCO3 carried on a release bevels on deep mounts. paper from the dispenser box. PH7-70 is reversible with This product is easily applied Zest-it. and can be removed from (SEE CODE ZE) stable papers with water and 125ml, 250ml or 500ml. Zest-it (SEE CODE ZE) 125ml, 250ml or 500ml.

PH7-C25 72 Rolls Per 1" x 72 yards 25mm x 66m PH7-C38 48 Rolls Per Carton 1 ½ x 72 yards 38mm x 66m LFPP 20mm x 50m 400g/m2 PH7-C50 36 Rolls Per Carton 2" x 72 yards 50mm x 66m Archival Document Repair Tape Archival Hinging Tissue A virtually transparent pH Archival tissue with an neutral tape with a butyl- excellent pressure sensitive acrylate pressure sensitive adhesion. adhesive. Used by framers to hinge light Archivist and framers use this translucent art such as papyrus quality product to hinge very and Japanese papers, photos light artworks and repair torn and light prints and artworks or damaged documents. to mounts and under mounts. A burnishing bone aids Non-tarnishing and removable transparent application. with mineral spirit. (SEE CODE LBF1 & LBF2) Reversible with methylated Spirits.

LDRT 1"x 98 ft 25mm x 30m 90gms LHT 1"x 400" 25mm x 10m 45grms

Archival linen Hinging Tape - Gummed Archival Paper Hinging Tape - Gummed Acid-free linen tape with a An archival quality, pH7 water based reversible gummed water based gummed pH7 neutral adhesive. adhesive tape with a 3% This fine linen cloth tape is calcium carbonate buffer and ideal for hinging mounts to an a white paper of pH6.2. under mounts, to create a This tape is ideal for framers sandwich. Cut your tape to wishing to T-hinge or face size, wet the tape adhesive with hinge artworks to mounts or deionised water, making sure under mounts. your tape hinges equally in the Do not cut your tape, tear middle, press down with a your tape to the required size roller or bone folder firmly, to avoid hard lines showing, allow to dry before handling. moisten the glue with Hinge portrait mounts on the distilled water and press into side and landscape at the top. position. Totally reversible with water.

LHTG1 25mm x 9.1m 1" x 30`ft LHTG2 25mm x 45.7m 1" x 150ft LGT 25mm x 40m 1"x 130ft 135grms Archival Transparent Mending Tissue Archival Linen Hinging Tape - Self Adhesive A very thin and transparent Self adhesive linen tape made pressure sensitive archival by Lineco. mending tissue, non-yellowing, Very thin linen cloth coated removable with methylated with a neutral pH pressure spirits, and a neutral pH. sensitive acrylic adhesive, A thinner version of Document non-yellowing. Repair Tape. Because of its high thread Easy to use just dispense a count this tape is a Framers length of tissue over a tear and choice for hinging window gently burnish with bone folder mounts to backing mounts working the adhesive into the and making book repairs. tear strengthens and supports the area, for extra support repeat on the reverse side.

LHT1 32mm x 46m 318gms LTMT ½" x 600" 13mm x 15.24m 45gms LHT2 32mm x 10m 90gms Archival White Linen Cloth Tape - Gummed Archival White Paper Tape — Gummed Used for hinging mounts to White wood-free and acid-free together paper tape with a gummed pH A fine white cotton cloth tape, neutral water activated starch acid free, with a water activat- adhesive. 70gsm with a high ed starch adhesive tensile strength great for (pH neutral). hinging weighty artworks, Permanent and non-yellowing. can also be used for hinging Apply by activating the backing mounts to the top glue mount to create a book mount by the tape over a or sealing around glass backs deionised water sponge and and mounts to perfect a pressing firmly into position. pollutant and insect free Reversible from stable papers sandwich for your artwork by re-wetting with deionised (keeps out flies out when water allowing to soak and fitting). Dampen with a gentle peeling back. sponge of deionised water to apply. Reversible with water. GLT1 24mm x 10m GAP1 24mm x 10m GLT2 24mm x 50m GLT3 24mm x 150m GAP2 24mm x 50m GLT4 38mm x 150m GAP3 24mm x 350m

Acid Free Clear Adhesive Textile and Tapestry Tape NESCHEN Filmoplast SH Thin Cotton — Self Adhesive Specifically developed for A fine white cotton weave Canvas Frames, acid free tape, strong and Textiles and Tapestry Framing. must be cut with a knife or This new product has a high scissors. deposition of high tack adhe- sive, which makes this new Filmoplast SH is ideal for product an ideal solution for hinging mounts and backing Canvas, Textiles and Tapestry mounts together. applications. It is excellent for adhering to The pressure sensitive structured, rough and textured acrylate adhesive is pH surfaces, with an acrylic adhe- neutral and gives a strong sive which is solvent free. bond and is quick and easy to Acid Free Adhesive, use. non-ageing and will not turn Acid free clear Adhesive yellow, even after prolonged UV exposure. On a white paper liner

Brand new product, just developed specifically for Canvas Frames, Textiles and Tapestry Framing. AFCT 30mm x 25m LFCS 20mm x 25m NESCHEN Filmoplast T Cloth Tape — Self Adhesive Real Bone Folders Filmoplast T is a self adhesive These genuine bone folders cloth tape ( 'Passe Partout tape are quality made tools for or mount/ tape). Acid-Free burnishing tapes when repair- 240µ (micron) ing tears in artworks, applying This excellent textile tape is a press on lettering and mount Framers Choice for covering Decoration tapes. deep bevel mounts and hinging The framers choice tool for the top mount to the backing making creases or folds in mount. paper, tapes and Mylar plastic Years before the invention of Films the clip frame this style of tape (Mylar plastic for special was used to produce a simple mounting of artworks classic framing package (still without glue or tapes used today). Seals the glass, Code SSM ) mount, picture and back into a LFCS One end pointed20mm and thex 25m other Mitreman Tip : Problems with Flumbs (bits) ? easily assembled package with Rounded gives you a choice Then use this tape to a make a sealed unit before out a frame. of working tips. fitting into frame LFTW White 31mm x 10m Mitreman Tip : Burnish tapes to keep them stuck down LFTB Black 31mm x 10m LBF1 WT 40g 5½" x ¾" (152 x 19mm) Firm LFTG Grey 31mm x 10m LBF2 WT 50g 8" x 1" (204 x 25mm) Photographic infinity Tabs® Art Tape – Self Adhesive Photo Tabs provide a Art tape known in the USA as simple solution to Now Artists tape. permanent mounting of available A fine white matt finish tape photos, news clippings, smooth to the touch, pH of in black, 7.1. postcards, etc. ideal Art tape can be peeled away The 0.5” square tabs have for carefully from most sound an acid-free, non- inner papers. yellowing, pressure mounts Due to its nice smooth matt sensitive adhesive on both white finish that will not sides. yellow this tape is ideal Simply apply the tabs to the for covering deep bevel back of the photo, peel mounts. Art Tape can also be used to away the easy-lift release hinge artwork, seal the edges liner and press your photos of a glass, artwork and mount Recommended by into place. into sandwich to keep out air Mitreman for photo Infinity Photo Tabs® have pollutants and bits, making Collage work, within passed the P.A.T. fitting easy. Box frames

ATSBL Black 25mm x 54m LPT 13 x 13mm PKT 500 ATS White 25mm x 54m

Double Sided Finger Lift (wider release paper) Double Sided Finger Lift (Stick on edge) Easy peeling backing paper on Single edge finger lift is great our Double-sided Finger Lift when you need to get the tape tape makes application easy, close and inline with an edge. due to the fact that the backing The adhesive on this tape is paper is wider than the tape flush with only one edge of adhesive allowing you to easily release paper backing thus pluck up the backing with your making it easy to peel up fingers or blade edge and peel from the opposite edge back. Great for attaching mount- boards together when cutting double mounts and attaching overall backing papers.

Tape width/backing width Tape width/backing width FLT 6/12mm x 50m FLTE1 9/12mm x 50m FLT2 12/18mm x 50m FLTE2 12/15mm x 50m Fillet Tape Double Sided Archival Polyester A clear double sided tape with Archival grade double side a polyester base, non ageing tape with a pressure sensitive or yellowing adhesive carried on both sides Designed to attach the fillet of and release membrane of a to the mount. polyester base. 6mm wide and 0.22mm thick. Ideal for bonding polyester Both sides being coated with a and polypropylene films high grab acrylic adhesive. together or to a sound sur- Acid migrations are stopped by This Archival polyester face. the middle barrier of polyester tape is ideal for bonding Can be used to hinge sheets of Mylar straps & Mylar to an acid– free backing polypropylene films to protect artworks before framing or for display/storage. This tape is permanent and must be set back away from the artwork to avoid migra- tion.

FT 6mm x 50m FT - 12MMX50M 12mm x 50m Rebate Tape Tapestry Tape Volara Rebate tape is an inert Tapestry tape is a heavy duty 1/32" (0.8mm) black foam tape double sided tape with a very with a high tack acrylic self sticky adhesive. adhesive. The tape is a quick way to Used to line frame rebates stretch tapestries of low value. which minimises glass Should not be used for cracking in transit and protects conservation framing. canvas and media transfers, by Use by attaching strips around providing a cushion. the face of hardboard or Seals out flumbs (bits) from mountboard, then lay your old frames. tapestry face down onto a Can also be used to hold the clean surface and place your glass firmly in position and board onto the centre with the seal the glass into the rebate to exposed tape facing up and protect against dust and insects bend round stretching your such as thunder (storm) flies. tapestry over the board and pressing firmly into the adhesive.

LRT 1/4"x 36 yards TA36 36mm x 50m 6.35mm x 33m TA48 48mm x 50m

Conservation ATG Tape - Permanent 3M 811 Removable Clear Tape PH7-70 Double sided tape is a Easy tear polyester tape, permanent double sided in a clear matt finish with a adhesive transfer gun tape. temporary tack, easily It has a water based acrylic removed. adhesive system which will not Ideal for masking mounts react with sensitive papers. when ruling lines or applying The adhesive system is acid dry mount powder panels or free with a neutral pH of 7 even masking frames when ATG tape should never be decorating panels. placed anywhere near the art- It gives a clean edge and work. minimises bleeding. ATG tape is ideal to use to for bonding double mounts together and apply overall backing papers on the backs of frames. Rolls will fit most ATG guns

PH7-D12 12mm x 30m PH7-D19 19mm x 30m MAG18 19mm x 66m 3M 810 Permanent Clear Tape Scotch™ ATG Tape 700 Gun/Dispenser An invisible permanent, clear Scotch™ ATG Double tape from 3M Scotch with a sided adhesive applicator has polyester base. covered gears to minimise Not to be used on Artworks of applicator jams. Value. A transparent cover allows the Framers use this products to user to keep a constant check hinge mount-boards and repair on the remaining tape. tears in non-valuable artworks Holds up to 55 meters after receiving customer (60yards) of Scotch™ adhe- consent. sive transfer tape. B Cleaning to remove adhesive on the gun can be done with 50-50 isopropyl alcohol and water solution. A Adhesive transfer application : Place “A” applying roller on surface, depress trigger “B” and pull ATG gun. To finish release trigger “B” and pull to break adhesive.

3MMT 19mm x 66m 3MATG Scapa Medium Grab ATG Tape 4456 Scapa ATG Tape Gun/Dispenser 456/0 Scapa is a quality Swiss made Load & Go Tape Gun Scapa ATG tapes streamlines double sided ATG tape with a the mounting and assembly of Medium grab. paper and plastics for the A framers favourite for Framing and Graphics bonding double sided mounts. Industry. New snout design for the applicator roll allows more ATG tape should never pressure to be applied, be placed in contact with resulting in increased the artwork. adhesion.

Clean, Consistent, Easy to use.

For use with unsupported Framers choice for applying ATG tape when acrylic transfer films attaching boards together when mount cutting DST-G Ask for this Gun (adjacent) DST-G Double Sided Tape Gun DST12 Strip of 12 12mm x 33m Takes Most ATG tapes DST19 Strip of 8 19mm x 33m

Premium Free Flow Acrylics paints Econospace Finest Artist Quality Quick A simple solution for Acrylic conservation framing, keeps & Free Flow Acrylic is a fluid easy the glass away from the art. acrylic with a satin finish. It Works on both wood and Frame is ideal for detail work, Finishing metal frames, has acid-free freehand sketching, glaze high-tack acrylic adhesive. creation and even water EconoSpace is hollow for colour effects. stiffness and lightness, does Primary colours so you mix not sag in the frame, cuts a colour to suit your needs, clean and easily. Available just add white to tint. in clear with one side matt Black & brown are ideal for AP002 Primary Yellow Bottle 500ML and the other side glossy to colouring Spacers. create the right effect in- AP008 Cobalt Blue Bottle 500ML All can be used for Mount side of the frame. AP012 Burnt Umber (Brown) Bottle 500ML & Frame decoration, by brush, roller or sponge AP014 Titanium White Bottle 500ML application. AP015 Mars Black Bottle 500ML Free of harmful heavy metals. AP020 Cadmium Red Bottle 500ML ES125C EconoSpace ES-125 1/8" x 5ft Clear Qty 20 Less 10% OFF for a set of six Acrylics ES250C EconoSpace ES-250 1/4" x 5ft Clear Qty 12 Liberon Super Wood Glue Dusting Brush A durable 15" high- Quality PVA water impact handed dust based wood glue. brush with soft horse- hair bristles. For all your frame Cleans dust, dirt and joining needs and erasure crumbs from general DIY paper, mat board, glass, applications. etc.

Quick drying. Ideal when fitting frames, helps avoids bits under the glass.

L-WG1 Super Wood Glue 014984 100ml L-WG2 Super Wood Glue 045976 250ml L-WG3 Super Wood Glue 014985 500ml DBA 15" (381mm) Kleenmaster® Brillianize Anti-Static Cleaner AD20 Conservation Adhesive Clean & Polisher Kleenmaster® Brillianize Conservation Adhesive is a is an antic-static cleaner solution of Paraloid B72 in which does not attract dust and Acetone made in accordance reduces scratching of Plexiglas with Stephen Knobb’s exhibit cases and display cases. original formulation published in ‘Studies in Conservation’. Cleans and shines all types of plastic, glass and any other hard, shiny, non-absorbent Suitable for glass, surface. Also helps resist ceramics, etc. finger marking.

Non-toxic.

Avoid Freezing

Use with Kleenmaster Sofkloths Code KLBK Page 7

KLB 0.3kg CAD20 150ml

Archival Museum Mounting Kit White Cotton Gloves Everything the framer needs to master the art of museum mounting valuable artworks New Product with rice starch and paper hinges. This kit contain 2-oz. jar of unmodified Rice Starch Adhesive and enough heavy- weight Mulberry paper to make approximately 150 hinges. A 1" x 10' roll of Pressure sensitive Linen Tape for hinging mounts. Method instructions included. Prevent much of the damage to works of art, photographs and negatives which is caused during handling by chemicals reaction of the body oils in fingerprints with the image. Pure cotton, lightweight and washable. Packets of 12

WCGL PKT 12 Large LMK 1" x 10' WCGM PKT 12 Medium Pure Wheat Starch Pure Rice Starch

A finely purified uncooked A Belgian Rice Starch when food grade wheat starch. cooked produces a lighter and This product must be cooked. thinner starch adhesive. When cooked it makes a quality smooth wheat adhesive.

Ask for FEL Ask for FEL Fact sheet 1 Fact sheet 1 Microwave wheat Microwave wheat starch cooking. starch cooking.

LPWS2 8oz LPRS2 8oz LPWS3 4.4 1bs LPRS3 4.4 1bs

Methyl Kleenmaster Sofkloths When dissolved in water Kleenmaster Sofkloths are the methyl cellulose powder New Product ultimate high quality, lint free, produces a liquid wood free and polyester adhesive which is neutral pH, free, aerospace optical grade nontoxic, vermin proof, does Rayon polishing cloth. not decompose, and dries clear. Used on cameras, lenses, glass Easily reversed with cold and acrylic cases, and fine art water. framing. Use for repair, bookbinding, art construction and Reduces scratching of Plexiglas hinging. Ideal for use exhibit cases and display cases with Brillianize when used with Brillianize.

Code KLB Sofkloths are supplied in packs PAGE 6. of 10

LPMC 793-1008 6oz KLBK PKT 10 9 ¾"x11¾"(247 x 298mm)

Cotton Rag Archival Gum Tape Archival Polypropylene Mounting Corners Museum quality cotton rag Archival quality acid free acid free archival gum tape crystal clear corner pockets, with 2% calcium carbonate made from 100% safe Poly- buffer. propylene, which does not contain harmful PVC. Slide Use it to hinge almost your artwork or photo into everything knowing it will be the pocket, the set back clear secure and safe. L corner means that a mini- mum of the artwork surface AKD sized (Alkylketene gets covered. No adhesive Dimerrakd, alkaline ever touches the subject and agent synthesized from fatty the artwork can always be acids) free. Farina easily removed. Permanent, Starch gum (potato starch) base pressure sensitive, non- to 25gsm. yellowing acrylic adhesive. pH range 7.0—8.0. Suitable for light Ideal for hinging heavy papers and sealing backs of frames and heavy-weight photographs, covering rebates. Artworks, Documents & Certificates.

AC80845 L533-0035 1.25"/31.75mm Pkts Qty 256 CRG 25mm x 30m AC80847 L533-0037 3" /76.2mm Pkts Qty 100 Archival See-Thru Mounting Strips Self-Sealing Mylar® L-Velopes® A framers favourite for Framers and Museums choose hinge-less mounting of L-Velopes® to display and artworks. Lineco Mounting frame artworks for its clarity Strips are strong and safe and and support. Artworks are made from conservation quali- sandwiched between sheets of ty Mylar® Polyester with a archival quality clear Mylar® laminated slim strip of acid- polyester, no adhesive is nec- free paper and on one side and essary. set just in from the inner edge Heat sealing the edges stops of the paper is a self adhesive harmful adhesives migrating backing strip to avoid glue to the artwork and keeps out migrating. Application is easy, dirt and pollutants. lay your artwork in position on an acid free backing, place the Available strips around the artwork, and in 3 Sizes. adhere the strips to the backing. No adhesive ever touches the artwork. Strips can be cut to the required size of each job. Available in 4" and now an economical 12" bulk Fig.1: Opens on two sides to slide in Fig.2: Fold over Fig.3: Easily reversible leaving the artwork in its original state, package, each package contains 60 strips. artwork flaps to Seal and the L-velope® reusable. without adhesive MS4 4" (102mm) SSM1 8.5" x 11" Gauge 3mil-(sold in Pkts of 5) MS12 12" (305mm) SSM2 11" x 14" SSM3 11.5" x 16.5" Assorted Hinging Paper Japanese Hinging Tissue (Mulberry paper) A collection of the highest Japanese Mulberry paper sheets quality Japanese Hinging Pa- manufactured with 55 pers. parallel “tear lines” to allow So you can select the correct you to produced feather-edge thickness and strength for the Japanese hinges easily. artwork you wish to hinge. Tear lines are produced at various widths apart to make These assorted papers have hinges from 6mm wide to different weights and finishes. 23mm wide all up to 432mm in length. Always choose a lesser weight Different weights paper than the artwork you 12gsm for photographs and are hinging to avoid damage. light artwork. 20gsm for heavier works. Assortment Includes. Use with Wheat (Code LPWS Sekishu Kozogami Tsuru (one 729 x 520mm 22gsm handmade, 100% Kozo, 1,2,3) or Rice Starch (Code lightweight with a laid finish sheet) LPRS 1,2,3) to make strong Sekishu White (one 990 x 610mm 30gsm long fibre sheet) secure conservation hinges. Sekishu Natural (one 990 x 610mm 30gsm long fibre sheet) Kizukishi (one 940 x 640mm 11-12gsm, 100% Kozo, silky long fibre sheet) 597mm x 432mm (23½" x 17") Mulberry (two 850 x 640mm 42gsm sheets) handmade, Kozo and sulphite pulp, Sheet size long fibre, lightweight, strong and soft. MP1 12gsm Hinging paper AHP 6 Assorted Papers MP2 20gsm Hinging paper

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Tesa Tape 4309 Self-Adhesive Eco Tape Rolls Self-Adhesive High quality picture framing Self–adhesive Kraft brown backing tape. (60gsm) paper tape used by Self-adhesive brown paper framers to keep out insects and kraft tape for sealing the backs air pollutants when sealing the of frames to keep out insects backs of frames, leaving a and air pollutants. quality looking back with an a Easily shaped into the backs of economic cost. picture frames with its flexible properties and lasting adhesion this product sticks well to itself, timber and backing boards.

TT25 25mm x 50m (4309) ET25 25mm x 50m (Eco 15) TT38 38mm x 50m (4309) ET38 38mm x 50m (Eco 15) TT50 50mm x 50m (4309) ET50 50mm x 50m (Eco 15) TT75 75mm x 50m (4309) ET75 75mm x 50m (Eco 15) Gummed Tape Masking Tape Self-Adhesive The traditional way of sealing A general purpose cream the backs of picture frames, masking tape. our gummed tape is GSO Masking tape should not be (gum side out). used for attaching artworks Make sure you wet your tape to mounts or hinging mount- evenly, by pulling over a wet boards to backing mounts. sponge in a dish or by using Conforming to the our gum wetting dispensers, five Fine Art Trade Guild which give an even application Standards. of water and avoids the possi- bility of bubbling. Press the tape down firmly do not bridge your tape.

(See code GM1 and GM2 for our Tape Wetting Dispensers)

MT19 19mm x 50m GT38 36mm x 200m MT25 25mm x 50m GT50 48mm x 200m MT38 38mm x 50m GT75 72mm x 200m MT50 50mm x 50m Sekisui Tape Self-Adhesive Frame Sealing Tape — Pressure Sensitive Sekisui Tape a Framers Favourite High quality, Kraft tape, for A grey self adhesive frame sealing the backs of your sealing tape, with an inert non- frames. yellowing permanent acrylic adhesive on one side and a KT tape does Easy to use, folds to the gray acid-free paper backing not stick to contours of the frame rebate on the other, with an impervi- itself and sticks well to moulding ous foil layer in between to Permanently and backing board, cuts clean- keep out migrating acids. ly Created specifically for the . framer to seal backing Recommended by boards, also useful for MITREMAN creating an effective barrier K tape will in the rebates of wood stick to picture frames and sealing fillets on mounts. itself Flexible and forms around Permanently profiles and uneven backs and attaches to almost any surface.

KT25 Or K25 (1") 25mm x 50m Use for sealing raw wood, fillets, rebates and frame backs. KT38 Or K38 (1"x1½) 38mm x 50m 1¼ x 1000" KT50 Or K50 (2") 50mm x 50m KT75 (3") 75mm x 50m LFST Gray 32mm x 25m

Brown Packing Tape Self-Adhesive & Gun Cross Weave Tape

The last thing you want to High tack Cross Weave Tape worry about before you ship supplied 50mm wide x 50 or store your boxes is wheth- metres in length. er the tape you used is strong enough. A 30 Micron tape made of Natural in colour. a coated, printable polypropylene film, 814 Buff This quality tape is impossi- with a acrylic adhesive system. ble to tear by hand and has a This gives a smooth, silent, weave through the tape both slow release. horizontally and vertically A high quality economical making it extremely heavy tape. duty. Ideal for sealing and a good general purpose tape with Ideal for heavy duty the silent, slow release packing, export orders, etc. advantages of a Vinyl tape.

BPTG Tape Dispenser Gun BPT 50mm x 66m CWT 50mm x 50m

Printed “FRAGILE” Tape Handy Wrap & Dispenser Printed with “FRAGILE” Simple and flexible. Perfect message. for bundling, wrapping and collating small products. Printed on high quality white Hand film can be applied in tape. the smallest of spaces. Portable and safe to use in Ideal for sealing cartons confined areas. without the need for additional warning labels. The easy way to bundle wrap and protect frames. Our Mini Rolls fit on standard tape Rolls are cast film, 20 micron dispensers. thick and will only stick to itself. This means that your Clearly printed red on white bundles will not stick together. background. The easy way to bundle wrap 1 dispenser free with each and protect frames. carton ordered.

HWD Handy Wrap Dispenser HW Handy Wrap 100mm x 150m WFT 50mm x 66m Sold per box of 10 Bubble Wrap Rolls Shrink Wrap / Pallet Wrap Pallet wrap general purpose Bubble wrap rolls made from “tacky” stretch film. strong-grade cushioning material. Protects shipments from water, dirt and damage caused Ideal for fragile products with by excess movement. long or unpredictable distribu- tion cycles. Self-adhering each layer of film clings to the next for Lightweight packaging reduces added strength. Rolls have 3" costs and provides superior core. protection. Retains air. Ideal for wrap Use with Adjustable protection Hand of Dispenser. your customers framed artwork. Saves damage.

SWD Pallet wrap Dispenser BW 1200mm x 100m SW 400mm x 250m

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Wash line MD 111 Wash line MD 112 Wash line MD 114 NOTE: We only stock tapes with prefix MD Wash line Size: 16mm x 12m Qty 1 Panel Line Size: 3mm x 12m Qty 6

MD 302/3

Note: Black only comes in 8 x 2mm

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White Natural White MDT 224 MDT 215

NOTE: We only stock tapes with prefix MDT Mat decoration tape Size: 25mm x 15m Silver leaf bronze Silver platina Antique silver Silver black MDT 206 MDT 207 MDT 201 MDT 208

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Gold leaf brown Gold platina Champagne Brazilian gold Spanish gold MDT 209 MDT 210 MDT 211 MDT 212 MDT 214

Brown Paper Roll Zest-it Dilutant and Brush Cleaner PH7-70 self adhesive tape Pure rolls. can be safely removed from paintings and prints with Offer high tear/burst Zest-it. strength and Using a soft long filament good presentation. brush, apply small amounts of Zest-it to the sides of the Ideal for wrapping tape. Wait 30 to 60 seconds. frames As the brush is moved, the and filaments will slide between parcels. the tape and the surface as the Zest-it releases the tape. Covering benches Apply Zest-it as necessary when doing until the tape is free of the dirty work. surface. Allow the surface to dry for 24/36 hours before handling.

Safely remove some self adhesive tapes from painting and prints. ZE125 Zest-125 ml

BP 90gsm 900mm x 220m ZE500 Zest-500 ml LEVER OPERATED GUM TAPE DISPENSER BUDGET “PULL & TEAR” DISPENSER Robust construction with a 2 year warranty. The ideal gum tape dispenser Low priced dispenser Suitable for gummed paper tape, for every framer. for gummed paper tape. maximum 200mm roll diameter, wound gum in or out, plain or Wound gum in or out, reinforced in widths from 20mm to 100mm. up to 80mm wide. Dispenses from 100mm to 1100mm with two pre-select Unsuitable for length guides and adjustable reinforced tapes. weight on tape guide to suit all grades of GPT. Weighs approx. 9.5kg Minimal maintenance Trolley stand available to order. required.

Weighs 1.59kg LEVER OPERATED MEASURED LENGTH DISPENSER AND Quick and easy application. WETTER FOR GUM PAPER TAPE max.100mm

Measured lengths with optimum moistening FOR GUM PAPER TAPE max 80mm wide. to reduce tape waste and ensure the best seal. GM1 GM2

Scapa Black Masking Tape Bookkeeper Deacidification Spray Bookkeeper is a deacidification New black CFC & solvent free non-toxic process that neutralizes acids and & non-hazardous. extends the lifespan of paper at least 3 masking tape. to 5 times longer than untreated material. The spray pump and solution A Scapa product. both feature the same patented technology as a Bookkeepers highly regarded deacidification process. Flexible crepe for The spray protects safely treated single sheets including manuscripts, sealing backs of documents, clippings, maps, posters, photo frames. newspaper and other paper based materials in libraries and archival collections. Even distribution, no affects on the integrity of the and A great match does not damage adhesives or binding fabric. Non clogging virtually odour- with black fibre free and dry in minutes. strut backs. Note : Always do a colour fast test with a swab & solution in a inconspicuous area before treatment to make sure no colours bleed.

MTB25 25mm x 50m LDS Pump Spray Bottle 150 gram MTB50 50mm x 50m LDSR Refill for pump Bottle 900 gram

See Thru Polyester Envelopes Archival Polyester Rolls These large envelopes offer an When you need to store, excellent approach to the prac- frame or display artwork tical archival storage of large with out any glues or tape maps, prints or broadsides. then encapsulation with High Polyester is for you.

These envelopes offer archival Offering a totally reversible storage while giving complete archival display method, visibility to its contents. ideal for manhandling art- works in schools, colleges Made of 75 micron archival and museum. polyester, with 3 edges sealed. Pkt of 5. Polyester rolls are a convenient way of handling polyester, especially when your requirements are for A safe mounting process, no glue, no tape, various sizes of artworks. totally reversible.

SPE1 See Thru polyester Envelopes 17" x 21" Qty 5 Polyester Rolls SPE2 See Thru polyester Envelopes 18" x 24" Qty 5 APR1 75 Micron, 1067mm x 20m SPE3 See Thru polyester Envelopes 24" x 36" Qty 5 APR2 75 Micron, 1524mm x 50m Evacon-R Glue Arrow TR550 Professional Glue Gun & glue A water soluble, non-plasticized, pH Ideal for Box The Arrow Gun will take 7.5 ethylene-vinylacetate copolymer Frames high and low temperature emulsion which is ideal for laminating & glue sticks, it has a high Cove mount papers, materials, boards, box making, Construction. volume melt chamber and envelope and general bookbinding heavy duty circuitry for applications. prolonged use. The adhesive is designed to be as safe High & as possible for all kinds of storage uses low melt The larger trigger is including photographs. It has passed the glue sticks comfortable in use, fitted Silver Tarnish Test and PAT Test and with a non-drip nozzle and is less susceptible to acid hydrolysis check valve to control glue than the more common PVA adhesives flow, it also has a built in which can break down and emit acetic drip tray/stand. acid vapours. Takes standard glue sticks NOTE; Ideal for laying fabrics when 11/12mm. making cove & box mounts.

PGG Glue Gun PGS 1kg Hot Melt Glue Sticks (White) EG125 125g 300x 12mm sticks Titebond Original & Premium Wood Glue Archival White Neutral pH Adhesive Titebond Original is the Our best selling acid free adhesive, it Titebond Tough best glue we have for has excellent lay-flat properties this On joints. Always glue mitre joints. helps to keep curling or waves in the paper to a minimum and dries clear. your Mitres. Providing strong initial tack while inserting The easy to use polyvinyl acetate Underpinner wedges. (P.V.A.) formula is fast setting, This aliphatic is remaining tacky for long enough to be becoming very popular worked before drying completely. with framers, carpenter and cabinetmakers. This adhesive was formulated Excess glue can be easily specifically for preservation materials, cleaned off with just a dries semi-clear and flexible and damp rag! should not become brittle with age. NEW Titebond II Adheres to most surfaces. Premium Wood Glue Water-Resistant Interior/Exterior T-WG (16floz) 473ml LPHA 8oz T-WGW Water Resistant Glue (16floz) 473ml

Ambersil Label Remover 3M Display Mount™ Permanent Adhesive Label Remover is a blend of citrus and hydrocarbon oils which quickly releases self-adhesive labels and A maximum strength spray adhesive for stickers by loosening the adhesive, thereby assisting in the clean and easy permanent print, photo and picture mount- removal of all residues. ing / bonding. Spray labels generously with Label Remover. Most labels can be pulled off Display Mount adhesive provides instant after approx. 3 minutes. In difficult hold combined with rapid strength build- cases, waiting time should be up to form a strong, secure, and permanent extended to approx. 15 minutes. If adhesive is still stuck to the substance bond for mounts. after the label has been removed, spray product on a (paper) cloth and wipe off Display Mount adhesive is ideal for work- the adhesive residue. If used on plastics ing with 3D Models, coated papers, exhi- or varnished surfaces it is essential to bition boards, and point-of-display carry out a resistance test before use. boards. Not suitable for objects made of polystyrene or polycarbonate.

ALR 200ml 3MDM 400ml

3M Spray Mount™ Repositionable Adhesive 3M Photo Mount ™Adhesive, pH Neutral Fast, reliable and convenient, Spray Mount adhesive is the choice of the art and design market. A high strength spray adhesive, which The key benefits of the Spray Mount provides an instant and permanent hold adhesive is that it allows repositioning for so you can mount your own photo, map up to 12 hours when sprayed on one and picture. surface, and for up to 2 hours when applied to both surfaces. Photo Mount adhesive is a pH neutral, Once the Spray Mount adhesive sets, the non-yellowing, professional grade spray adhesive provides a secure, long spray adhesive with a good resistance term bond that will not become brittle with to both high temperatures and UV age. light.

Spray Mount adhesive is ideal for creating and mounting mock ups, mounting It is ideal for archiving, mounting designs, photos and illustrations, picture photographs, illustrations, prints and displays, working with exhibition boards, mounting maps. lightweight materials, and theatre sets.

3MSM 400ml 3MPM 400ml 3M 77 Multi Purpose Adhesive™ 3M Vac-U-Mount™ Adhesive

Spray 77 Adhesive is extensively used 3M™ Vac-U-Mount™ Adhesive 6096 for bonding lightweight boards, is a strong, professional grade adhesive foams, plastics, fabric, paper and developed especially for use with insulating materials. vacuum frame mounting systems.

For bonding fabric backcloths in studios and window dressing, and Permanently mounts pictures, photos bonding polystyrene foam in fabricating packaging units. and other light weight materials.

pH neutral clear adhesive developed for The adhesive is also widely used in the picture framing market. the heating and ventilating industry.

3MS77 500ml 3MVM 15.5oz

NESCHEN Book Squeegee/Rigid Paddle Applicator Archival Abaca.sa™ Hinging Tape This strong 7ply spreader with Abaca.sa self-adhesive hing- a plastic coating is a great tool ing tape incorporates the and makes easy work of strength and supple nature of creasing without damage Abaca paper (manila hemp) during encapsulation. along with a very strong acrylic adhesive that's With a 14mm x 10mm permanent and non- cream felt buffer yellowing. your plastic films are well protected as well as your art- Abaca.sa is strong enough to work from abrasion. hold large digital prints, and supple enough to adhere to For use with pressure sensitive the print without distorting. films, such as Window-Art Mount Film Abaca paper is acid-free, Sticky back plastics, biodegradable, and comes Mylar® Polyester, For from a self sustainable plant. Melinex films and Digital & Glicee L-Velopes®. Print Mounting

NPS 160mm x 95mm x 9mm LAHT 22mm x 45m

De-ionised Water Nickel Plated T-Pins De-ionised water is the purest These nickel plated T-pins are and safest water to use when a must for any framer wanting making rice or wheat starch to stretch fabric arts prior to glues paste. lacing and framing. Also ideal for colour fast tests Pushing these T-pins into the with the aid of cotton swabs. side of acid free foam board Unlike using normal water, conservation or museum De-ionised water helps avoid board, enable the framer to water staining. stretch the desired material Makes a safe glass cleaner artwork into position before when using Micro-Fibre cloths. lacing, after which they can be Using De-ionised water mixed removed. with water colour paints when ruling lines and laying washes on mounts helps provide an even flow of water and paint and ensure longevity of the Washline Mount/French Mat.

DW 2.5 litre TPIN Pkt 50 Frame Buffer Pads Protection/Air Space) Archival Multisorb Blotting Paper

Cork Disc Clear Dome Frame buffer pads stop frames The best blotting paper to from slipping on the wall hang- absorb water when making er fixing and prevent wall picture mounting hinges and damage and marking from the pressing and drying during 8.5mm Dia. back of the frame. 2.2mm Thick Buffers also keep the back of conservation, especially leaf Cork Disc 9.5mm Dia. Multisorb 12mm Dia. 3.8mm Thick the frame off the wall thus casting and paper infill. 2mm Thick allowing air to circulate and Blotting It will take 2.5 times its own help prevent damage and weight in water. mould from damp walls. Paper With its extra strong wet If you know damp may be a strength, the sheets can be problem, then Aluminium foil used and dried many times. or a Melinex plastic sheets may Felt Pads Although good for Cork Disc 6mm Dia be inserted behind the backing 19mm Dia. 1mm Thick board or covering the back thus Herbarium conservation, it is 2mm Thick 19 mm Dia. not recommended for 4mm Thick providing an inert moisture barrier. permanent interleaving or mounting.

BOF6 Felt 6mm Dia. Pad 1mm Thick Qty 400 BOF19 19mm Dia. Pad 4mm Thick Qty 1000 BOC12 Cork 12mm Dia. Disc 2mm Thick Qty 960 BOC19 19mm Dia. Disc 2mm Thick Qty 400 MBP 750 x 680mm Blotting paper 300gsm Pkt 25 BOP85 Plastic Dome 8.5mm Dia. Dome 2.2mm Thick Qty 450 BOP95 9.5mm Dia. Dome 3.8mm Thick Qty 400

Use this chart to work out how much moulding you need to make a certain size frame

UTD " SIZE ½" ¾" 1" 1½" 2" 2½" 3" 3½" 4" 4½"

12" 5x7 2.4 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.4 4.7 5.0

16" 7x9 3.0 3.3 3.5 3.7 4.0 4.4 4.7 5.0 5.4 5.7

18" 8x10 3.4 3.5 3.7 4.0 4.4 4.7 4.0 5.4 5.7 6.0

20" 9x11 3.7 3.9 4.0 4.4 4.7 5.0 5.4 5.7 6.0 6.4

22" 10x12 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.7 5.0 5.4 5.7 6.0 6.4 6.7

25" 11x14 4.5 4.7 5.0 5.4 5.5 6.0 6.4 6.5 7.0 7.2

27" 12x15 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.5 5.8 6.2 6.5 6.8 7.2 7.5

28" 12x16 5.0 5.4 5.5 5.7 6.0 6.4 6.7 7.0 7.4 7.7

32" 14x18 5.7 5.8 6.0 6.4 6.7 7.0 7.4 7.7 8.0 8.4

34" 16x18 6.0 6.2 6.4 6.7 7.0 7.4 7.8 8.0 8.4 8.7

36" 16x20 6.4 6.5 6.7 7.0 7.4 7.7 8.0 8.5 8.7 9.0

38" 17x21 6.7 6.8 7.0 7.4 7.7 8.0 8.4 8.7 9.0 9.4

40" 18x22 7.0 7.2 7.4 7.7 8.0 8.4 8.7 9.0 9.4 9.7

42" 20x22 7.4 7.5 7.7 8.0 8.4 8.7 9.0 9.4 9.7 10.0

44" 20x24 7.7 7.8 8.0 8.4 8.7 9.0 9.4 9.7 10.0 10.4

46" 20x26 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.7 9.0 9.4 9.7 10.0 10.4 10.7

48" 22x26 8.4 8.5 8.7 9.0 9.4 9.7 10.0 10.4 10.7 11.0

50" 22x28 8.7 8.8 9.0 9.4 9.7 10.0 10.4 10.7 11.0 11.4

52" 24x28 9.0 9.2 9.4 9.7 10.0 10.4 10.7 11.0 11.4 11.7

54" 24x30 9.4 9.5 9.7 10.0 10.4 10.7 11.0 11.4 11.7 12.0

55" 25x30 9.5 9.7 9.8 10.2 10.5 10.8 11.2 11.5 11.8 12.2

56" 24x32 9.7 9.8 10.0 10.4 10.7 11.0 11.4 11.7 12.0 12.4

58" 26x32 10.0 10.2 10.4 10.7 11.0 11.4 11.7 12.0 12.4 12.7

60" 24X36 10.4 10.5 10.7 11.0 11.4 11.7 12.0 12.4 12.7 13.0

62" 26X36 10.7 10.8 11.0 11.4 11.7 12.0 12.4 12.7 13.0 13.4

64" 28X36 11.0 11.4 11.5 11.7 12.0 12.4 12.7 13.0 13.4 13.7

70" 30X40 12.0 12.2 12.4 12.7 13.0 13.4 13.7 14.0 14.4 14.7

Price each frame to the nearest inch e.g. 13½ x17 = 30½ united inches or 14x18 frame size, So a frame in a 2 inch moulding inc waste requires 6.7 feet (Metric chart to follow ASAP)

The Blue Wool Scale is a method used to determine light fastness of colours. BWS 5 is the minimum requirement for Cotton Museum mountboard. The pH scale is used to measure acidity and alkalinity. The Fine Art Trade Guild standards has no minimum requirement in Conservation The scale starts from 1 very acidic to 14 very alkaline. mountboards, but the board will still carry a BWS rating on the packaging. pH7 is neutral, pH 6.5 – pH 7.5 is regarded neutral for conservation materials. The minimum accepted Guild Print Standards rating is BWS 6

International Paper Sizes The following table shows the width and height of all ISO A and B paper formats, as well as the ISO C envelope formats. The dimensions are in millimeters:

Thank you to Greg Fremstad, president and founder of FrameTek Inc, for the use of this recipe.

Conversion Chart

Multiplication Table

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