Ashraff Jamal Photography

Print Care

Unframed artwork should be handled as little as possible. Fine Art Paper is designed to last a long time, but it is also delicate and care needs to be taken when handling. Fine Art Paper is used in the world’s finest museums because if treated properly will last over 100 years.

It also looks gorgeous, gives true colors and won’t turn yellow after a few years like standard paper – that’s because it is acid free.

HOW TO CARE FOR FINE ART PRINTS

Fine art prints are delicate so avoid touching the print surface with bare hands as the moisture and oil from your skin can affect print quality. To avoid damage hold prints by the edge or wear cotton gloves while holding them.

  • Ideally, take your print straight to a framer, do not take it out of the protective tube.
  • If you’re handling or framing the print yourself, please wear white cotton gloves which are lint-free and designed for handling art.
  • Where artwork must be handled without gloves, please wash your hands and dry thoroughly prior to touching. Natural skin oil and moisturizers can easily damage the print. If it is possible for you, do not touch your print without gloves. Do not touch the printed image with your skin, only the white edges.
  • Please use two hands to support your print, be very careful not to allow the print to bend as creases are permanent. We recommend you ask for help from another person.
  • Be careful not to scuff or scratch the image side of the print. Never attempt to rub the surface of the image with your finger or fingernail as this could easily scratch the surface of the print.
  • Store prints properly; protect them from airborne contaminants, moisture, UV light and high temperatures.
  • The cardboard tube/triangle your print has arrived in is not suitable for long term storage. However, your print is safe while wrapped in the special acid free tissue paper that we have provided and will be fine for up to a few months in the tube. When you take the print out of the tube, please allow time for it to flatten under its own weight before framing.
  • When displaying prints in frames, mount them under glass to minimize exposure to humidity, smoke and the atmospheric contaminants. UV glass is the premium option to maximize protection from UV rays, whilst improving the look of your artwork.
  • When framing leave a gap between the glass and the print.
  • Do not display framed fine art paper prints outdoors.
  • Framed or unframed, avoid placing prints in direct sunlight as UV light can cause the colors to fade over time.
  • Once framed properly, a fine art print can survive for decades.

CLEANING

  • Never use cleaning products or water as this may permanently damage the print.
  • Be very careful with dusting, do not rub the print, even a soft rag can result in damaging the print.
  • If using compressed air, apply short bursts while keeping the nozzle at least 12″ back from the face of the print.
  • Do not blow on your print as you may inadvertently deposit water droplets that can mark your print.