How do you protect a lithograph?

How do you protect a lithograph?

1. Avoid or limit direct sunlight.
2. Know when to frame with acrylic plexiglass, not glass.
3. Pay attention to humidity.
4. Watch your hands.
5. Keep your glass or acrylics squeaky clean.
6. Dust—don’t clean—your paintings.
7. Don’t leave your art in a tube.
8. Keep your stored artwork separated.

Should I frame a lithograph?

Without proper framing, your lithographs can corrode and discolor quickly. The paper and ink used in lithograph works are sensitive to acids and sunlight. Proper framing should keep them away from acid and shielded from harsh light that will fade the color.

What is a floating frame for prints?

What is a float frame? A float frame, as the name implies, is designed in such a way that the artwork appears to float within the frame; it is not pressed behind a piece of glass. Because of this illusion, viewers of your artwork gain a sense of three-dimensional depth when viewing the piece.

Should I frame my prints?

Framing is an art in and of itself, and a good frame choice can greatly enhance the appearance of your art. Paper prints need a frame for hanging and preservation. This includes giclée prints, original prints, and photo prints. Canvas prints are ready to hang on your wall and do not require a frame.

What is the best way to store lithographs?

If unframed, the best way to store your works on paper is in a container, such as a Solander Box, that will protect them from light, dirt, and moisture. The items should lay flat, so that undue pressure is not placed on any of the edges or corners.

Why do artists make prints?

Artists make prints for a variety of reasons. They might be drawn to the collaborative nature of the print studio, or the potential for innovation the medium offers, or for a print’s potential to document each stage of a creative process.

Do you know how a lithograph is made?

Know how a lithograph is made. A true lithograph is created from a drawing made directly onto a stone or a treated metal plate.

Is it bad to have discoloration on a lithograph?

These discolorations are not undesirable and show that the print is old. If you want a perfect print, old or new, you do not want any discolorations, but these perfect prints will cost quite a bit more, if they exist.

What are the tiny dots on a lithograph?

If there are tiny dots, it is a contemporary reproduction of a print. The small dots are called “Benday dots,” which are created with a mechanical photographic process that separates the ink in gray areas so that it will not saturate the paper.

Is there such thing as fake laid paper?

Laid paper can actually be of varying thickness, though I have never seen one so thick you couldn’t see the laid lines when looking at it through a light. Note that there is “fake” laid paper, where you see the lines, but the paper was actually made mechanically.

Can a damaged lithograph be a good investment?

A well-preserved lithograph without marks, dirt, or tears will obviously be worth more than if it is damaged. Artist: Paradoxically, a famous artist may not be your best choice for purchasing a lithograph for its investment potential.

Why are lithographs kept at a low value?

Lithographs are authorized copies of original works of art. Sometimes these copies are made by the artist; sometimes the copies are made by someone else. In general, print runs of lithographs are kept low to preserve the value of each individual print.

Are there any Sleeping Beauty lithographs Left for sale?

The Disney Store The Sleeping Beauty Exclusive Commemorative Lithograph Framed! Only 1 left!

Why do artists fail at making a living selling art?

The #1 reason that artists fail at making a living selling art is because they fail in execution of art business and marketing. Call it hustle, tactics, strategy, or determination. Call it anything you want. “Execution” is just a business word we use to encompass it all.