I recently purchased some papyrus prints in Egypt. In the store they were mounted between 2 pieces of glass but I have read that that is not the best way to preserve the prints. What are your recommendations?
Placing any type of artwork directly against glass is a bad idea, since the surface of glass tends to condense moisture with changes in temperature and humidity, which can cause damage to the artwork. While it is possible to achieve a two-sided float presentation in a way that maintains space between the artwork and glass, I think you can achieve a better look by simply using a fabric of paper mat backing material, along with a spacer to provide space between the art and glass. I especially like the way that dark colors (black is often used) help to accentuate the grain of papyrus. I encourage you to bring your item in to one of our store locations so that a design specialist can show you some options.
