A sticky situation
Ever had the sticky situation when a photo seemed glued to the glass of a frame? Over time moisture can creep in between a photograph and the frame's glass. This moisture can then release inks and chemicals from your photo or the material of the frame and come in direct contact with the glass. If these substances subsequently dry up again the photograph and the glass become fused together.
To deal with this sticky situation it's actually best not to try and remove the picture from the glass as peeling it off often results in heavy damages.
How to frame your photograph
Keep these tips in mind before you frame your photographs:
1. Distance
Choose a type of frame which prevents the actual photograph from coming in contact with the glass. This will prevent the sticking from happening. Avoid applying any glue to your photographs. If you have to mount your photograph always use chemical and acid-free materials.
2. Archival Material
If for whatever reason you can't present your photographs with some distance between the glass and photograph you should consider using an archival-quality clear plastic sheet before putting your photograph into the frame. This not only prevents any sticking but also protects your photograph.
No matter what kind of solution you end up going for it is imperative to keep backups of the originals. Creating digital backups and storing them securely will allow you peace of mind and the ability to always restore the original state of your photographs.
If your photograph is already damaged you should definitely consider our professional photo restoration service. We restore your cracked, faded, or torn photographs to their original beauty. The earlier you act the better!
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