• Handle artwork carefully before framing.
• Store rolled prints only in cool, dry conditions.
• Canvas prints require stretching before optional tray framing.
• Fine art paper prints is suggested to be framed behind UV-protective glass.
• Larger artworks require stronger structural support and hanging hardware.
• Professional framing is recommended to maximise the artwork's longevity and presentation.

• Prints are most vulnerable before they are framed.
• Always handle artwork with clean, dry hands.
• Cotton gloves are recommended when possible.
• Avoid touching the printed surface directly.
• If possible, leave the artwork rolled until it reaches your professional framer.

Rolled prints may be stored temporarily provided they are kept:

• At room temperature
• In a dry, low-humidity environment

If these conditions cannot be maintained, framing the artwork promptly is recommended.

• Photograph the tube before opening it.
• Inspect the artwork immediately.
• If damage is found, photograph the artwork and contact our team for assistance.

Stretching - Stretching refers to mounting the canvas over timber stretcher bars to:

• Remove ripples
• Create a taut surface
• Prepare the artwork for display

Framing - After stretching, the canvas may be placed inside a tray (shadow box) frame to provide a finished appearance and additional protection.

Stretching

Recommended practices include:

• Quality stretcher bars approximately 38 mm deep or greater.
• Additional corner or cross braces for larger artworks.
• Canvas stretched evenly without wrinkles.
• Neatly folded corners positioned away from the visible sides.

Frame Style

Suggested specifications include:

• Tray (L-shaped) frame
• Approximately 55 mm depth
• Around 10 mm front face
• Small shadow gap between canvas and frame

The canvas should sit slightly recessed within the frame.

For smaller artworks:

• D-rings with hanging wire

For larger artworks:

• Direct-hang D-rings without wire for greater support.

Fine art paper prints are supplied:

• Rolled in a protective tube
• With an additional white border surrounding the artwork

The border may be retained or trimmed depending on framing preference.

Suggested recommendations include:

Frame

• Box-style frame
• Frame dimensions vary according to artwork size

Glazing

Use UV-protective glass to help preserve colour and reduce environmental damage.

Spacing

A spacer between the glass and artwork is recommended to prevent direct contact.

Mounting

Artwork should be securely mounted using archival-quality framing materials.

Hanging

• Smaller pieces: hanging wire
• Larger pieces: direct-hang D-rings for additional strength.

The guide encourages customers to use experienced picture framers familiar with museum-quality framing practices. It also provides recommendations for framers in major Australian cities and invites local framers to contact the studio if further framing advice is required.

Customers who require additional assistance can contact us directly with framing questions or concerns. The page includes a contact form for enquiries.