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- Pick high-grade plexiglass with UV protection, 1/8" thick, crystal clear, non-glare,
- Lighter
- Glass has issues (moisture entrapment, likely no UV protection, poster can stick despite spacers or mat)
- Conservation Glass is better, but can break and expensive
- Do not use ammonia based cleaner
- Use especially for bigger posters as it is lighter than glass
- Use a mat to ensure the glass if lifted off the surface (only possible for smaller than 40" x 60" posters)
Backing Generally,
- acid-free
- acid-neutral
- avoid foamcore unless acid free such as Artcare Archival System by Bainbridge which should only be a few dollars more
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- Expensive and fixes flatten and hide vintage folded posters.
- Make sure to go with professional who will make it reversable
- For vintage folders will bring up value if resold
- ~ cost $75 to $150
- Not advisable for double sided posters
Frames that Can Swap In and Out,
- http://hollywoodposterframes.com/ - pre-built frames,
- http://www.spotlightdisplays.com/ - Flip frames (not sure what that means),
Links,
- Canadian in Port Perry for Linen Backing - http://www.backingtothefuture.com/services/
- Good Forum Discussions - http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/board,59.0.html
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