Box Frames
A very popular and versatlie frame, box frames can be used for both flat media and very deep objects.
They are called box frames as they create a space between the artwork and the glazing which is integral to museum framing standards.
Typically, our box frames have a flat face giving them a clean contemporary design, and the proportions of the depth and face are carefully balanced.
We can also create bespoke wood profiles if you need to match an existing frame, or for when something unique is required.
As we cut our profiles to bespoke sizes, this also allows us to frame very deep, or unusually shaped objects.
About the box frame
1. Frame
The frame can either be made from wood, welded aluminium, or be a fabricated perspex box. It can then be finished in many different ways.
1. Fillets
Also known as spacers, they create the gap between the artwork and glazing which is essential for archival framing as it allows for air circulation and movement of the mounted artwork.
3. Mounted Artwork
Depending on the type of artwork, it will be mounted inside the frame through one of a number of different mounting methods.
4. Glazing
There are many different glazing options to both enhance the viewing experience and protect from UV damage.
5. Protective Barriers
We use special protective barriers to prevent migration of acidity and to prevent damage through impacts to the back of the frame. It is sealed with high quality, long life tape.
6. Hanging System
Where possible we use a split-baton to keep the frame tight against the wall, allowing anti-reflective glazing to work to best effect.
Examples
Layered Collage
To achieve this we used the depth of the box frame to separate each layer of artwork with fillets, and used anti-reflective glass to really help the sense of depth. American walnut was chosen to match the 70's feel of the subject material.
Print with double window mount
For this print of contemporary Iranian Calligraphy we used a double window mount. The precision of the mount cuts subtly reflects the clean lines of the artwork, and the mountboard colour is carefully matched to the white of the paper. A matt black spray finish really makes the image 'jump forward'.
Racing Jacket, distance floated
For the Jacket of F1 driver Jean Alesi we milled a frame 140mm deep in order to mount the jacket and still keep space between it and the glazing. The backboard was lined with acid-free conservation paper, and acid-free fillets were hand cut from conservation moountboard. Dark brown hand stain was used on the steamed beech to show off the figure of the grain, and to give a strong sense of craftsmenship.
