Sink Mat

Protecting Paper: An Illustrated Guide to Sink Mats

Protecting Paper: An Illustrated Guide to Sink Mats

A housing technique commonly used at The Center: Creating a sink mat to house paper pieces. Below, Toby Joyce, Director of Conservation Framing, demonstrates the technique:  

The paper piece is carefully situated on top of the supporting mount board with an engaged stepped mat. Weights are used to hold down the paper, and ensure that the piece is centered through to the final step. 

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