how to display your autographs?!!!

[dancingirl1]

I made a matte for my poster out of silver paper, then stuck both things in a poster frame.

But a matte isn't made of paper...That's what you don't understand.
(It's made of very stiff cardboard ISH material.)

[AuroraLuna]

Since I don't have such a big collection yet, I matte and frame one from the most main ones from the HP cast, and the rest (+ notes and stuff) goes in a acid free scrapbook album in acid free plastic sleeves

[downtoearth]

I made a matte for my poster out of silver paper, then stuck both things in a poster frame.

But a matte isn't made of paper...That's what you don't understand.
(It's made of very stiff cardboard ISH material.)

Oh, okay. I didn't understand the point of your "LOL." You're correct about the matte. So it's technically not a matte, it's just a background. However, since the poster was a joke and I didn't expect to get it signed, and the back of the poster frame is actually cardboard, it's not matted. Maybe I should go get a custom matte for it even though the poster itself cost approximately $3 US/CDN (the price of the posterboard and the marker) and the matte/frame will cost I have no idea how much but a disgusting amount? Though walking up to my on-and-off-favorite singer/celebrity crush and announcing to him that he's my birthday present is absolutely priceless.

[EmmaSheree]

I use Picture frames

[dancingirl1]

I use Picture frames

Do you MATTE them though? Because of you DON'T, over time they will not look the same as they did 7-10 years later..

[swiftndbieber]

In what ways does not matteing the photo frames affect the autographs? I am just curious as to what ways they are damaged like does the ink come off? I was debating whether to matte a few of my favourites as I can't do them all as they are all in different kinds of frames and it would take forever

[dancingirl1]

In what ways does not matteing the photo frames affect the autographs? I am just curious as to what ways they are damaged like does the ink come off? I was debating whether to matte a few of my favourites as I can't do them all as they are all in different kinds of frames and it would take forever

Well being that I already told you it DAMAGES the photo and the autograph why are you still fighting with me like you don't believe me! It damages the autograph because it's not suppose to touch the glass. That's what a MATTE is for: it's a little thick and keeps from touching the glass. This is easy to comprehend. Either you wanna keep your favorites looking good or you ya don't.

[swiftndbieber]

In what ways does not matteing the photo frames affect the autographs? I am just curious as to what ways they are damaged like does the ink come off? I was debating whether to matte a few of my favourites as I can't do them all as they are all in different kinds of frames and it would take forever

Well being that I already told you it DAMAGES the photo and the autograph why are you still fighting with me like you don't believe me! It damages the autograph because it's not suppose to touch the glass. That's what a MATTE is for: it's a little thick and keeps from touching the glass. This is easy to comprehend. Either you wanna keep your favorites looking good or you ya don't.

God I'm not fighting you i know you said it damages them I was just wondering in what way it does damage them like does it get stuck to the glass and come off or does it fade or what?

[dancingirl1]

God I'm not fighting you i know you said it damages them I was just wondering in what way it does damage them like does it get stuck to the glass and come off or does it fade or what?

YES. it sticks to the frame and if u don't keep them outta the sunlight it will fade!
And if what I said thus far isn't direct a=enough...here it is step by step:

Instructions--

1
Keep it flat. Never roll the photograph, like you could do with a poster. Place the photograph in an archival/acid-free sleeve. These can be found in any arts and crafts store.

2
Keep the bagged photo between two pieces of acid-free foam board 1 inch bigger than your photograph all the way around. Tape each side shut. Write a description of the photo on top of the board with a thin felt-tip marker.

3
Keep it in a space that has a controlled temperature. Never leave it where there is excessive heat or cold as it can manipulate and ruin the photograph.

4
Frame the photograph. This method is highly recommended because not only do you get protection, but you also get to view and enjoy your signed photograph.

5
Find a frame that fits your photo. You can either frame it the same size as your photo -- most signed photographs are 8 by 10 --- or put a mat around it. Mats are the thick paper type border that can be placed around your picture in any color. Mats keep the photo from sticking to the glass.

6
Add a mat. If using a mat, the frame should be about 2 inches larger all the way around than the photograph. If your photo is 8 x 10, the next standard size frame would be 11 x 14. Make sure the mat is acid free as otherwise the acid from the mat will slowly eat away at your photo. Use acid-free tape on the top back of the photo to secure it to the mat.

7
Add spacers instead of a mat If you choose to keep the photo and frame the same size. You can get spacers from most frame shops. Spacers are thin, plastic lengths that are cut and taped against the inside of the glass, giving your photograph to have space to breathe. A photograph should never touch the glass as it can stick and be destroyed.

8
Use acid-free foam board as the backing for your framed photograph instead of cardboard. Cardboard is acidic and will deteriorate your photograph over time.

9
Use conservation glass to frame photo. This type of glass protects your photograph from ultraviolet light, which is not only in sunlight, but in your house lights as well. Keep your photograph out of direct light.

Direct enough for you?

[swiftndbieber]

Yes thank you it is direct enough, I am needing to find a new way to display my autographs as my dad won't let me hang the frames on the wall anymore as some keep falling down so I'm trying to think of a new way to display them