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Permalink Reply by Rich on June 29, 2012 at 12:52pm

Robin, just to confirm, is the CD itself signed or the booklet?

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Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on June 29, 2012 at 12:58pm

The CD is contained in another cover, which has been signed. I've seen something similar on the net where a CD has been framed. 

Would it be advisable to frame it using UV protection because I want to get the best level of protection possible. Any ideas as to how much it would cost?

Rob

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Permalink Reply by Rich on June 29, 2012 at 1:08pm

Oh, so the CD cover is signed?  Is it like a jewel case?

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Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on June 29, 2012 at 1:12pm

Sorry Rich I'm not very good at explaining things but what it is, you have the CD in the case and then you have a 'jacket' going over the CD which has been signed in black marker pen. 

My worry is if I keep it in the drawer, it may fade etc. I have kept it out of sunlight etc. and light and its still OK but I want to make sure it stays that way. 

I have already gone to Frank's Autographs and got one of the photo albums and polyester pockets for my 8x10's which is good but for CD's, the process is not as well explained.

So basically, imagine the CD in the case and a cover which goes over the CD. Would I be right in thinking framing is the way to go as I want to get it framed archival quality so that even light won't damage it in the long run as I want to display it etc. I am thinking probably museum glass.

Cheers

Rob

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Permalink Reply by Rich on June 29, 2012 at 1:26pm

Ah, ok - I have a few signed CDs - one was on the CD itself and the rest were on the insert/liner notes.  I've gotten two framed, and both times I brought it to my favorite 100 year old local framing shop.  Both times they did more of a mounting job than a matting one, though I can't account for the exact materials used other than that they used UV glass both times.  I suppose ultimately what you want done is a matter of preference.  On both occasions I emphasized that preservation was the top priority.

I can post pics if helpful.  One was a simple no-frills, preservation focused (though still nice looking) framing job.  The other was a slightly more elaborate display.

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Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on June 29, 2012 at 1:44pm

Hi Rich

Thanks for all your help - can you give me some ideas on prices etc and how long the framing process actually takes? 

Was thinking of getting the job done tomorrow if I can. 

Cheers

Rob

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Permalink Reply by Rich on June 29, 2012 at 2:03pm

Certainly - If I remember correctly, one was about $90, and the other was maybe $250.  The $250 one was because I ordered a somewhat larger, more elaborate project that was in more of a shadowbox type frame - tou'll see the difference when I post the pics.  I can certainly get cheaper framing jobs elsewhere, but they tend to be less carefully done, with possibly lesser materials and by less competent framers (i.e. Hobby Lobby, Michaels).  The place I took these to is the only place I really feel comfortable with taking any autographs of significant monetary or sentimental value. 

In both instances, I think the framing jobs took a week or two.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on June 29, 2012 at 8:07pm

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Permalink Reply by Robin McKay on July 8, 2012 at 11:51am

Very nice, Rich. Thanks for your help. I think I'll go down the framing shop and ask them how much it would be to frame my item with museum/uv glass etc and do what you did:

emphasize preservation. 

Thanks once again and sorry for my late reply. 

Regards

Robin

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