Category: Framing

New Videos on How we Package your Artwork and How to Frame

Natasha and David have uploaded some new videos to MAPSandART.com.  You can see them on our youtube channel AntiqueMapsArt.

How your Art is Packaged for Shipment and How to Open it when it Arrives

How to Frame your Art using a Ready Cut Mat

How to Frame your Artwork using our Mat and a Ready Made Frame

Let us know if you have any questions.

How to Clean Plexiglass Frames

Plexiglass is a wonderful framing material, it is light and does not shatter.  The downside to using this material is that it can become scratched if it is not cared for properly.  When your plexiglass frame needs to be cleaned please follow these instructions to avoid any of those dreaded scratches!

1. Lay an old towel on your work counter.
2. Take the frame off the wall and lay it on the towel picture side up.
3. Blow off any dust and then wipe with a soft damp (not wet) cloth. For fingerprints use a weak solution of dish detergent and water.
4. Gently dry the plexiglass with a clean soft cloth to avoid water marks.
5. When scratches are present, use a plastic cleaner such as Novus or Brillianize to remove scuffs. Always spray the product on the soft clean cloth and not directly on the frame to avoid getting any cleaner inside the frame and damaging your artwork.
6. Never use Windex, any product containing ammonia, or directly touch the Plexiglass with your fingers, as this may scratch it.