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LunaTiger
Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2005 - 4:48 pm:   Print Post

Thanks for the advice. I'll go check and see if I can find one some place.
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marie
Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 7:37 pm:   Print Post

I have been using the Itoya Art Portfolios to store my paintings. I
also use them to store experiments, notes, color charts, and such.
They look like big photo albums with 24 plastic pockets. You can
put two paintings - one facing front and one facing back -- in each
pocket for a total of 48 paintings per portfolio. The manufacturer
claims that these portfolios are archival. They are relatively
inexpensive and come in a variety of sizes from 4"x6" to 18"x24".
They are virtually indestructible and easy to transport.

I don't know whether this is the best solution, but it works for me.
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LunaTiger
Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2005 - 9:52 am:   Print Post

I have painted for some time now, but I don't know how to store my paintings!!! Framing is too expensive and would take up too much space...

Right now they are stored in plastic bags and in a drawer (I don't know if it's treated with chemicals) I can't even get to because I have a too small appartment! Please tell me if my treatment of my paintings is stupid!!!!

I *think* I've read people talking about some place dark in artbooks, like an acid-free drawer or wrapped in brown paper you use for parckages and hide from moist and light... But it seems a little difficult in a bad isolated appartment with large windows everywhere.

So do any of you have alternative options to share?

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