Third, the brightness and tone of the mat board should not change during its coexistence with the prints. The glass used in these prints offers the highest UV protection available on the market. This ensures that the prints don't fade due to exposure to normal environmental conditions. Hinging the Prints There are a variety of products offered on the market that serve as hinging devices. These have been used for many generations and have proven to be a very safe and effective method of hinging.
Rice starch is used as the bonding agent to adhere the prints to the backing board.
The Rice Starch method of hinging prints is completely reversable and will not damage the prints in any way. Therefore, if at some time in the future, you wish to have the prints mounted differently, or prefer to include them in a portfolio collection, they can be removed from the frames and mat boards without damage. Documentation Included Along with each of the prints sold through this gallery, there is documention as to the authenticity of the prints and the conservation standards to which the print has been matted and framed. This information is contained in a clear pocket mounted on the back of each print. There are many new products on the market, including colored mat boards that can safely be added to the conservation matting and framing process.