Care & Handling
Handling the Artwork
Fine art prints should always be handled with clean, dry hands or with cotton gloves.
Avoid touching the printed surface and hold the artwork only by the edges.
Never place prints face-down on hard or dirty surfaces.
Do not bend, fold, or apply pressure to the paper.
Fine art prints are produced on museum-grade cotton paper and should be treated with the same care as original drawings or paintings.
Unrolling and Flattening Prints
Fine art prints are carefully packed in protective tubes.
When removing a rolled print:
Carefully slide the print out of the tube
Place it on a clean, flat surface with the image facing upward
Allow the paper to rest naturally for several hours
If necessary, place clean archival paper on top and gently weigh the corners.
Never force a print flat and never roll it in the opposite direction.
Framing Recommendations
For long-term preservation, professional framing is strongly recommended.
Framers should use:
Acid-free, museum-grade mat board
Archival mounting materials
UV-protective glass or museum glass
No direct adhesive contact with the artwork surface
Fine art prints should never be dry-mounted or permanently glued.
Floating framing is recommended when natural paper edges are visible.
Display Conditions
To preserve fine art prints in optimal condition:
Avoid direct sunlight and strong artificial light
Do not hang prints near radiators, fireplaces, or air conditioning units
Avoid humid environments such as bathrooms, kitchens, or basements
Ideal conditions:
Temperature: 18–22 °C
Humidity: 40–55 %
Long-term exposure to heat, moisture, or UV light may cause fading or paper deformation.
Storage (If Not Framed)
When not framed, fine art prints should be:
Stored flat between acid-free archival sheets
Kept in a dry, dark, and clean environment
Protected from non-archival plastic sleeves
Kept away from cardboard, newspaper, or acidic materials
Final Note
With proper care, archival fine art prints are intended to last for generations.