museum quality archival framing
We believe in letting the art speak first.
DDG offers a full range of framing services, including museum quality matting, mounting, and custom woodworking. We use only preservation materials and methods, specializing in museum standards like wheat paste hinging using Japanese paper and working exclusively with 100% cotton rag mat board and UV filtering glazings. We work with our clients on a variety of project types. From photographs, to works on paper, to paintings, we can design the perfect framing solution for any medium.
We take a considered minimal approach to frame design, focusing on the piece and how to compliment it best. Our goal is to provide the best of museum quality framing while presenting art with thoughtfulness, integrity, and functionality.
preservation matting and hinging
Following museum preservation standards, we use 100% cotton rag museum boards for all matting at DDG Frameshop. We utilize state of the art CNC mat cutting technology to provide accurate windows in both 4-ply and 8-ply matting. All artwork is attached to a museum board back mat using either hinges with archival adhesives (like wheat paste or BEVA) or lignin-free corners. Matting only services are available for galleries and collectors.
Tseng Kwong Chi
Washington, DC, 1982 (Lincoln Memorial)
London, England, 1983 (Tower Bridge)
San Francisco, CA, 1979 (Golden Gate Bridge)
gelatin silver print
uv protected glazings
Light can be a major source of damage to artwork. DDG Frameshop offers UV filtering glazings, including anti-reflective Optium acrylics and Art Glass, providing a minimum 93% UV protection. Even when not exposed to direct sunlight, harmful light can still be making its way to your artwork, and using a UV protected glazing is always a smart choice.
hand finished custom moldings and stains
DDG specializes in custom millwork and hand finishes. We offer all types of wood, aluminum, steel, and gilded frames in a variety of painted and powder coat finishes. Using sustainably harvested hardwoods and low VOC finishes, we are committed to the safety of our forests and our employees. We work with each piece on an individual basis, specifically designing finishes and profiles to uniquely compliment the artwork.
Jocelyn Lee
Untitled (Kimberly at Kettle Cove), 2006
c-print mounted to plexiglass
mounting, all sizes, all substrates
We offer mounting services for photographs and other works on paper. Mounting is available on to museum board, Sintra, DIBOND, aluminum, or other substrates of your choice.
