Frames both protect and visually enhance a variety of objects including prints, drawings, photographs, documents, paintings and textiles. Some conservators choose to specialise in frame conservation as many frames are valued as objects in their own right, and are seen as more than physical support and protection for the work within. Frame conservation is
What we do Our Conservation Framers Special Interest Group, (CFSIG,) represents conservators whose work involves mounting and framing. Materials that are framed include prints, drawings, photographs, documents, paintings, textiles and objects. The skills required to carry out our work include mounting, hinging, woodworking and gilding. Materials that are mounted include artwork and documents on
