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  Tapes and Hinges  
 

A number of different types of tapes and hinges are useful in conservation framing, a specialty of Shark River Design. We offer these along with some non-archival tapes:

 
  Frame sealing tapes – Used to seal the space between the painting and frame to prevent entry of moisture, insects, etc. We carry two types:  
 
  • 3M’s Mylar tape, which is easy to apply and remove, although it is not considered a "reversible" tape.
  • Lineco’s silver foil (“aluminum”) backed paper tape, which protects against the migration of the acids and resins found in wood frames and fillets.
 
  Two-sided tape – Used to affix backing paper to a frame. We stock 3M’s 987 Highland Economy ATG tape, which is 1.7 mm thick, with a low-tack adhesive, instant bond. It is considered permanent, but it is possible to remove from frame surfaces when necessary.
 
 
Artist’s tape
– useful in the framing process to lightly tack down objects while positioning mats, glassine, etc. It is a low-tack tape similar to drafting tape. It holds a working surface down reliably but is easily removed from paper without damaging the surface.
 
 
Hinging tape
– provides a reversible method for holding photos or paintings in place on a backboard. We stock three types of hinging tape:
 
   
  • Hayaku Hinging Tape, which is a lignin-free buffered rice paper with an acid-free polymer adhesive that is moistened with water. It can reliably suspend small to moderate-sized artwork on a mid-weight watercolor or pastel paper.
  • Abaca Hinging Tape, which is designed for moisture sensitive digital art paper, such as fine art photographs and giclees. It is self adhesive, strong, and non-yellowing.
  • Lineco Linen Hinging Tape, which is suitable for heavier graphics. It uses a pressure-sensitive neutral pH acrylic adhesive, but it is not reversible and so should not be used on original artwork
 
     
 
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