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Close-up view of a blue 2-1/2" Collector Grade Binder and Slipcase which are covered in archival buckram book cloth
Presentation

What is Buckram? What is Book Cloth? A Look at Some of Our Raw Materials

Posted on January 12, 2026February 9, 2026 by Archival Methods

A look at the two types of archival book binding cloth that we use to make our products, which are buckram and Arlington® book cloth.

Black and white photograph in an archival window mat.
Matting & Framing

Highlight & Protect Your Photos with Archival Window Mats

Posted on December 23, 2024July 2, 2025 by Archival Methods

An archival window mat highlights and protects artwork within a frame or in a portfolio. Learn about our pre-cut and custom mat options.

Archival Solutions

Anatomy of a Vintage Framed Photograph

Posted on October 11, 2024October 23, 2025 by Archival Methods

Most vintage framing materials are not archival. This post show you how to reframe a vintage photo using archival supplies.

Presentation

How to Order Custom Mats

Posted on November 6, 2023November 27, 2024 by Archival Methods

How to order single-window, multi-window, and special request custom mats from Archival Methods.

Feature Articles

Light Damage – Protecting Framed Artwork, Photographs, and Collections

Posted on January 5, 2018January 8, 2026 by Archival Methods

We recently came across some excellent examples of the significant threat caused by light damage. We’re sharing some of the photos we took of this…

Family History & Genealogy

Preserving Family Photographs | 7 Steps to Secure & Share Your History

Posted on December 25, 2017February 5, 2026 by Archival Methods

Today we’re going to use the fantastic 11 x 14″ photo below to illustrate some steps involved in preserving family photographs, especially larger photos. Apply…

Feature Articles

Preserving Digital Images | Archival Storage & Presentation Solutions

Posted on October 20, 2017October 11, 2021 by Archival Methods

The introduction of digital print sizes created the need for archival storage and presentation materials to fit these new dimensions, something that Archival Methods has…

Feature Articles

Archivally Matted Portfolio Prints | Professional Quality on a Budget!

Posted on September 28, 2017March 16, 2022 by Archival Methods

Photographer Sara Lyons presented a proposal to Historic Northampton, a historical society in western Massachusetts. Her project involved researching information on local homes in Northampton…

Archival Solutions

Archival Solution of the Week | Itoya Art Profolio

Posted on November 10, 2016April 18, 2022 by Archival Methods

One of the most practical and economical presentation and storage folios we offer is the Itoya Art Profolio. Available in seven sizes, this easy-to-use, archivally…

Archival Solutions

Archival Solution of the Week | Archival Mat & Presentation Kit

Posted on October 12, 2016April 18, 2022 by Archival Methods

Our Archival Mat & Presentation Kit will let you professionally present, exhibit, and archivally preserve prints, photographs, and other flat artwork or documents you have,…

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