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Order Crescent Rag Mats from Documounts

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Crescent Rag Mats are museum-quality mats that are ideal for conservation framing.  If the longevity of your artwork is a priority, then Crescent Rag Mats are an exceptional choice for preserving and protecting your artwork.  These top-of-the-line mats are made from 100% cotton rag, so they are naturally acid and lignin free.  Since Crescent Rag Mats do not need chemical treatment to become acid-free, like paper mats do, they will never become acidic.  This is why Crescent Rag Mats are the best choice for matting important and valuable works of art.  Crescent Rag Mats are the ideal matting solution if you need to mat any of the following:

  • original, one-of-a-kind works of art on paper
  • signed and numbered hand-pulled prints
  • limited edition reproductions (such as giclees or photographs)
  • any kind of paper memorabilia that you would like to preserve for generations

Ordering Crescent Rag Mats from Documounts is easy.  Just follow these easy steps:

  1. Select the color you want for your Crescent Rag Mats.  Crescent Rag Mats are available in 6 different varieties of white, all with a white core.
  2. Enter the size you need for your Crescent Rag Mats.  You will need to enter both the outer dimension of the mats, as well as the size of the inner window opening.
  3. Enter the quantity of Crescent Rag Mats that you will need.

When you order Crescent Rag Mats from Documounts, you will save when you buy them in large quantities.  You only need to buy as little as 4 of the same custom cut Crescent Rag Mats to receive a bulk discount.  When you buy more than that, the discount gets even bigger!  The more you buy, the more you save.

In addition to Crescent Rag Mats, you can also buy all of the supplies that you need for matting, mounting and framing your artwork at Documounts.

4 Ply Museum Board and 8 Ply Museum Board

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Documounts sells both 4 ply museum board and 8 ply museum board made from 100% cotton rag.  They are called “museum board” because they are the museum-quality choice for matting your artwork.  The 4 and 8 ply museum boards are naturally acid-free, which makes them the superior option for matting important works of art.  You should use 4 or 8 ply museum board when you need to mat any of the following:

  • Original, one-of-a-kind works of art on paper
  • Signed and numbered hand-pulled prints, such as etchings
  • Limited edition reproductions, such as giclees and photographs
  • Important or valuable paper memorabilia, such as newspaper clippings

In short, if you want your artwork to last for generations, then mat with a 4 or 8 ply museum board because it will protect and preserve your artwork.

Documounts sells Alpharag Artcare Solid Core 4 ply museum board and 8 ply museum board.  The 8 ply museum board is twice as thick as the 4 ply museum board, resulting in a more stunning, sculptural presentation of your artwork.  The term “solid core” means that the color of the bevel on the 4 and 8 ply mat museum boards matches the color of the front of the board.

Documounts also sells Crescent Ragmat 4 ply museum board, which is available in 6 different varieties of white, with a white core.

If you buy 4 or more of the same custom cut 4 ply museum board or 8 ply museum board, you’ll receive a volume discount.  When you buy more than that, the discount gets even deeper.  The more you buy, the more you save!

Documounts also sells archival adhesives that you will need to mat your artwork with the 4 or 8 ply museum board.  You can choose from archival supplies like conservation tape, linen mounting tape, and mounting corners.  At Documounts, we also sell mount board, frames, glazing, and various other framing supplies.

Buy Crescent Rag Mat Boards from Documounts

Friday, November 27th, 2009

When conservation is a priority, Crescent Rag Mat is one of the top-quality matting choices.  Crescent Rag Mat is made from 100% cotton rag, which means that it is naturally acid and lignin free.  Crescent Rag Mat will preserve your artwork by protecting it against chemical deterioration, as well as slowing art and paper degradation.  Crescent Rag Mat is therefore an ideal mat for original, one-of-a-kind artwork and limited edition reproductions, such as hand-pulled prints, giclees, and photographs.

Crescent Rag Mat is 4 ply, which means that it is 1/16” thick.  You can buy Crescent Rag Mat as a single mat, or you can order them as double mats or even triple mats.  Crescent Rag Mat is available in 6 different varieties of white: antique white rag, bright white rag, off white rag, very white rag, white classic rag, and white rag.  All of these Crescent Rag Mat boards have a white core.

Ordering Crescent Rag Mat from Documounts is easy.  First, select the color of the Crescent Rag Mat that you would like.  Then enter the size of the Crescent Rag Mat that you will need.  You will need to enter the outer dimensions of the Crescent Rag Mat, as well as the size of the inner window opening.  Finally, choose the quantity of mats that you will need.

If you need to buy a lot of Crescent Rag Mat boards, you will enjoy the bulk discount you will receive when you buy Crescent Rag Mats from Documounts!  The discount gets deeper the more that you buy.  For instance, if you buy one 11×14 Crescent Rag Mat, it will cost $7.44.  If you buy four 11×14 Crescent Rag Mats, they will cost $6.50 each.  However, if you buy 1000 Crescent Rag Mat boards, they will only cost $2.55 apiece!  This is ideal for artists and photographers who buy a lot of mat boards to get their art ready for gallery shows and art festivals.

Documounts also sells all of the supplies that you will need to mat, mount and frame your artwork.  We sell everything from adhesives that you will need to mat and mount your art, to clear adhesive bags that will easily fit your matted artwork, making them ready for sale!

Why You Should Mat with Bainbridge Alpharag Mats

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Bainbridge Alpharag Artcare mats are the superior choice for matting original artwork and limited edition reproductions.  If you want your artwork to last for generations, Bainbridge Alpharag mats are the ideal matting solution for conservation framing purposes.

When you want to mat your artwork with an archival mat that will protect and preserve your artwork, Bainbridge Alpharag mats are far recommended over paper mats.  Here’s why: Bainbridge Alpharag mats are made from 100% cotton rag, so they are naturally acid and lignin free.  Paper mats, on the other hand, need to be chemically treated in order to become temporarily acid-free – and even then, the protective buffering will eventually wear off.  Bainbridge Alpharag mats will never become acidic, so they are the best option for matting one-of-a-kind works of art.

You will have plenty of choices for customizing your Bainbridge Alpharag mats to most effectively showcase your artwork.  Bainbridge Alpharag mats are available in a variety of colors.  Bainbridge Alpharag mats are solid core, which means that the bevel will match the color of the front of the mat board.  When you order Bainbridge Alphrag mats, you can order them as single, double or triple mats.

Bainbridge Alpharag mats are available in 4 ply or 8 ply. The term “ply” describes the thickness of the mat.  A 4 ply mat is 1/16 of an inch, which is the standard size for mats.  Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats, on the other hand, are double the thickness of the standard 4 ply mats.  The deeper bevel of the Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats creates a stunning and sophisticated presentation for your artwork.

When you buy a lot of Bainbridge Alpharag mats from Documounts, you will save when you buy in bulk.  You only need to buy 4 or more of the same Bainbridge Alpharag mats to begin receiving the bulk discount.  The more you buy, the more you save!

In addition to Bainbridge Alpharag mats, Documounts also sells all of the necessary supplies that you will need to mat, mount, frame and display your artwork!

Why You Should Mat with Museum Rag Board

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Museum rag board is the ideal choice for mounting original, one-of-a-kind works of art, as well as limited edition prints.  Museum rag board is the best matting option when conservation and longevity are paramount.  If you want your artwork to last for generations, then museum rag board provides the utmost in protection and preservation.

Documounts offers two kinds of museum rag board: Crescent Ragmat and Bainbridge Alpharag.

Both of these museum rag boards are made from 100% cotton rag.  This means that they are naturally archival and acid free, which is why they are the museum-quality choice for matting valuable artwork.

Crescent Ragmat is a 4 ply museum rag board.  Crescent Ragmat is available in 6 different varieties of white and has a white core.

Bainbridge Alpharag Artcare mats are available in 4 ply and 8 ply.  8 ply museum rag boards are an excellent choice for creating a more stunning display.  Because 8 ply mats are twice the thickness of standard 4 ply mats, the deeper bevel has a more sculptural appearance that showcases the artwork in a sophisticated manner.

Both the Alpharag 4 ply and 8 ply mats are available as solid core museum rag boards.  This means that the color of the bevel matches the color on the front of the mat board.  The Alpharag 4 ply museum rag boards are available in 29 different colors, while the Alpharag 8 ply museum rag boards are available in 13 different colors.

When you need to buy 4 or more museum rag boards that are the same size, you will enjoy a bulk discount when you buy them from Documounts.  The discounts on museum rag boards get even deeper the more you buy.

Along with museum rag boards, Documounts also sells everything that you will need to mat, mount and frame your artwork and photography.

Learn more about archival museum matting and framing.

Bainbridge Artcare Mat Boards and Mount Boards

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Bainbridge Artcare archival products are the premium choice in protecting, preserving, and presenting your artwork.  When you want your artworks and photographs to last for generations, matting and mounting your work with Bainbridge Artcare mats and mount board will ensure that your work is well cared for throughout the years.

There are three different types of Bainbridge Artcare products available at Documounts: Alpharag Artcare, Alphamat Artcare, and Alphamount Artcare.  These Artcare products are the ideal solution for matting and mounting your original, one-of-a-kind works of art, as well as limited edition prints.  Let’s take a closer look at each one of these archival product lines:

Alpharag Artcare is the museum-quality choice for matting your original artworks and limited edition prints.  Alpharag Artcare mats are made from 100% cotton rag, which means that they are naturally acid and lignin free.  These rag mats will protect your artwork against chemical deterioration such as yellowing, staining and fading.  Alpharag Artcare mats are available in 4 ply solid core and 8 ply solid core.

Alphamat Artcare is the top-quality choice in alpha cellulose mats.  These Bainbridge Artcare mat boards are museum-quality and archival, protecting your artwork from acidic erosion and slowing paper degradation.  Artcare Alphamats are available in 4 ply and 6 ply, with white core and black core.

Alphamount Artcare is the museum-quality mounting board made from 100% alpha cellulose.  Alphamount boards are perfect for artists who want to mount their originals and limited edition prints on an archival paper mount board.

Bainbridge Artcare products are the superlative choice for conservation framing.  If you plan to sell a lot of original artwork or limited edition prints at your next gallery show or art fair, then you will be pleased to experience the deep discounts that you will receive when you buy Artcare mats and mount boards in large quantities.  You only need to buy 4 of the same Artcare mat board or mound board to start enjoying a bulk discount – and you will receive even deeper discounts the more that you buy.

In addition to Bainbridge Artcare mats and mount boards, Documounts also sells all of the other tools and supplies that you will need to mat, mount and frame your artwork.