The important thing to now realize is that this print, is in fact on paper, regardless of how nice and fancy it looks, paper has properties to it that are important to understand.

Paper has a tendency to be fragile, it can wrinkle, tear, and bend, so it needs to be handled with care. Aging of a print is a natural chemical and biological process, that is supposed to happen in nature but this isn't nature now is it?

So, we have to stop that from happening. There are other environmental factors, other than just the paper having aging issues, that affect a prints longevity. Such factors include, but are not limited to pollution, light, heat, humidity, smoke, cooking fumes, dust and air circulation.

If you follow these handling and care precautions to prevent your print from showing signs of deterioration from mishandling, you SHOULD BE happy with you prints for a very long time!

Do not remove print from Cello bag provided until you are ready to frame! When handling your print, ensure your hands are thoroughly clean and dry; or better still wear white gloves. Whatever you do, do not get fingerprints on the image area of the print. Treat it as if you were a museum curator; touching only the edge of the paper, and gently placing it in/out of the frame.

It is recommended that prints are framed behind UV protected glazing. This can be costly; however you might consider using acrylic plastic glazing to cover your print, instead of glass. Acrylic glazing it is lightweight, it causes no condensation and acrylic plastic can be purchased with ultraviolet light absorbers (UV protection). Prints should never have any direct contact with the glass or other glazing so ensure print is mounted using 100% acid free mounting and matting materials.

Considering where to choose a spot is an important part of preserving your new print. Do not place in direct sun light or near any heat/water source. Extreme temperature fluctuations cause expansion and contractions of paper and can cause a rippling effect on prints.

Simply dust the frame and protective acrylic glazing with a soft rag or fine duster to remove surface dust. Clean the glazing surface regularly with the proper cleaner. CAUTION Spray the appropriate cleaner on a soft cloth first not directly on the surface of the framed piece.

To avoid damage to your acrylic glazing, do not use abrasive soaps or any commercial glass cleaner that contains ammonia or alcohol. Wipe the surface gently with a slightly moist sponge or soft rag. Dry with a soft, lint-free rag. Do not wet or clean the print directly.