Q: I recently framed my Art Prize poster in a wood frame with a plexiglass window. I fell in love with the color of the paper already inside the frame, so I decided to keep it and use it as a border (instead of having a mat cut to fit the poster). I sprayed a little spray mount on the paper and let dry in hopes of making the surface tacky enough to keep the poster in place, but alas it didn't hold. Within a week the poster slid inside the frame and has now settled in the bottom of the window, which I suspect this has something to do with the plexiglass being flexible. So, how can i safely anchor the poster without ruining the paper? I dont want to glue it down for fear of ruining the poster paper, tapes can leave a nasty residue, and photo corners aren't strong enough! Anyone know any magic tricks to hold it in place?
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I think acid-free linen hinging tape would work. Instructions for using it to mount when the edges won't be covered by a mat are here (the v-hinge technique): http://www.framedestination.com/picture_frame_mounting.html#A4
Try LetraTac. You can order it from Dick Blick Art Supply. It's acid free.
Spend a little more money and get a readymade frame with glass and have a custom framer cut a mat to fit your poster. While your at it have them cut some foam core backing too. Hinge your poster from the top of the mat using a little scotch tape it's better then masking tape and much cheaper then framers tape. You'll save yourself money by assembling yourself but be sure to clean glass well. Save the frame you have for a poster you don't care about or donate it.
How about that tacky putty stuff, putting it on the back of the poster?