Wash/line french bound mounts

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FAQ Fine Art Trade Guild Leaflet Wash/line French bound Mounts French Binding Museum Glass Fine Art Trade Guild Stamping Fine Art Trade Guild Codes. Is my print signed? Is the edition number important? Why are there no prices? Original Frame
wash line mounts
This special, handmade mounting is a combination of traditional English and French techniques.
The lines and wash are drawn/painted around the mount to compliment and balance
the colours in the picture, much care and subtlety is needed to create a good
wash/line mount.

Each mount is individually made for each particular picture.
The french binding is the inset deeper mount...
usually covered with a linen finish to compliment the colour in the picture.

It has to be mentioned that apart from a certain style of work that particularly lends itself to wash/line mounting.
Most specialist mounts are a variation on french bound mounts.
The clean elegant finish with a deep inset slip, tends to work better with today's preference for minimalist work,
and is more compatable with contemporary decors.