GUIDE TO HANGING AND CARING FOR YOUR ARTWORK Okay, so you have been to us with your artwork. We will have discussed which of the three levels of framing is appropriate for your artwork. To remind you they are:- Museum Level - Will give your artwork ultimate protection from physical and mechanical damage, airborne pollution and acid damage for up to 35 years. (Suitable for artwork of high value and historical significance, e.g. historical documents, original paintings, bequeathed items and fragile objects). Conservation Level - Will visually enhance your artwork and offer a high level of protection for up to 20 years. (Suitable for collectable artwork that is to be kept for future generations, e.g. needlework, photographs, memorabilia.... more >>

PREPARING YOUR NEEDLEWORK FOR FRAMING These instructions are intended for needlework on even weave fabrics but not for fabrics such as satins, silks, etc. Preferably your needlework should be washed and flattened before framing. Although you may wash your hands prior to commencing your needlework naturally produced oils from your skin can transfer onto the fabric and yellow over time. We suggest that you wash your completed needlework using tepid water and Sunlight soap. Take care not to vigorously rub your needlework fabric, gently work the tepid water through the fabric. For stubborn stains you may need to gently rub the fabric but take care not to damage the fibres as this can cause fuzzing.... more >>