Framing A Ketubah

Framing is an art in itself so ask the experts how best to enhance your artwork. Ktubahs framing is expensive but this is a good area to take the long view. UV glass protects your artwork against damage from the sun which can cause the inks of your ketubahs framing NJ to fade with time. And since this is a document that you’ll likely hang in your home for the rest of your lives, it’s worth it to pay a little extra now so that it remains in tip top condition over the years. Even with UV glass though, experts recommend you not hang your ketubahs framing NJ in direct sunlight. There are lots of choices out there and recommendations of great framing shops with a reputation for incredible service, and beautiful frames for your Ketubah framing.

The easiest way to keep a ketubah safe from wine spills, fingerprints and happy tears before and during the ceremony is to use an inexpensive Plexiglas poster frame. These are those frames where a sheet of plexiglas is sandwiched to a backing board by clips on all four sides. This lets you carry the ketubah safely to the wedding, while making it easy to access the ketubah for the signing ceremony. It also makes it easy to show the ketubah at the ceremony and reception by propping it on an easel. After the ceremony, take your ketubah to a quality frame shop and ask a Ketubah framing like they would any work of fine art. Any kind of frame will work as long as it is archival quality. This means that the mat is acid-free, and non-buffered, and the glass (or Plexiglas) has UV protection. Also, the ketubah should be attached to the mat using art corners or cloth tape. (I do not recommend that you let them dry mount your ketubah, since this cannot be undone.) It may cost more, but the investment will be worth it. Make sure they understand what this ketubah means to you, and that it is irreplaceable.

A work of art will usually have 3-4" of mat on all sides, plus the size of the frame itself (1-2" per side). So when framed, the standard  framing will takes up about 16x20" of space on the wall, and the large ketubah will take up 20x26".  Framing must be created using archival-quality paper and inks, designed to minimize the effects of aging. As with any work of art, proper care of your ketubah is very important. The two enemies of archival prints are UV light from the sun and acidity from your hands. It is best to keep the ketubah out of direct sunlight, and behind UV-protected glass when framed. It is best to handle your   as little as possible, since the oils on your skin can counteract the archival quality of the paper. If you need to move it, make sure your hands are clean and dry, and hold it by the edges, never directly touching the image.

Choosing a frame for your ketubah has a lot to do with personal taste. Maybe you like a modern look where someone else would choose an elaborate, traditional frame.Y ou should use glass or plexiglas with UV protection when framing your ketubah.