Originally posted by irishwhite I just had a quick question. Is there a purpose for a backing board other than to act as a spacer of sorts? I know there are multiple ways of mounting a photo within a frame and some of them include mounting the photo directly to the backing board, but I have a frame I've bought which doesn't give me enough room to have the photo matted and have a backing board while still closing the back of the frame (sorry if that doesn't quite make sense, I don't know the technical names of frame parts).
I have no problem returning the frame as I'm not very fond of it, but my gf talked me into getting it. But if there's no real reason for a backing board then maybe I'll just go without it. What I would really like is to frame the photo "properly" for my own piece of mind and also because the photo will be shown at a local gallery where someone may purchase it. I'd hate to sell something that was completed half-assed. Especially since the gallery is taking a 30% commission on the photo (to benefit revitalization of our local town) so the piece will be on sale at a pretty decent price.
Anyways, I have to complete the framing by Monday night as I need to drop it off Tues morning....so any help you can provide would be appreciated. Thanks!
I think you might be referring to "Foam Core" which is often used in framing. You don't need to use this but you do need to have something directly behind print, the simplest would be some kind of archival/museum mat board...
FYI - I used to live in Philly, had a Studio on Spring Garden St... what gallery/space are you going to be hanging at?
Good luck, Rick