Yurgo Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 I was wondering how you guys store your art? Do you guys put them in mylars with backboards or just a top loading hard plastic case. I have both put no sure which would be better to use. Advice needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxjhnsn Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 For unframed pieces, I use the portfolios show above and store them in this: Click the image to see better and more pictures of the cabinet. My framed art can be seen here. timguerrero, John E. and 1Toy2Many 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurgo Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 does the mylar or hard plastic top loader protect the art better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caltex98 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) I use the IKEA ALEX drawer unit on castors. Lined with acid free tissue paper. Edited July 28, 2018 by Caltex98 . John E. and timguerrero 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 6 hours ago, Yurgo said: does the mylar or hard plastic top loader protect the art better? Protect from creases and bumps? Perhaps. But are they acid free? Acid free wins over hard plastic any day. A common storage solution is acid-free portfolios like Itoya. If you do a search in this forum you will find that this question has been raised before with lots of input to be taken in. timguerrero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurgo Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 On 7/28/2018 at 11:30 AM, Caltex98 said: I use the IKEA ALEX drawer unit on castors. Lined with acid free tissue paper. what are the interior drawer size dimensions on this? I am looking for something that will accommodate the DPS Itoya I just picked up timguerrero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicArtMall Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Frame it with UV glass or put it in a top loader. If you have a lot of art and want to save some space, I recommend the Itoya Art Profolios. If you have bugs or silverfish problems, it would be good to add an extra layer of protection by putting the top loaders and art profolios in another bag and seal it. If you have humidity concerns throw in some silica gel packets where your art is stored. But, at a minimum, put your art in an acid free bag. timguerrero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOStateSuperman Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I like to use E. Gerber Archives for sleeves, and store the sleeved art in a box. I found out the one I used to get from Gaylord is no longer available, but i'm looking at this one for future purchases. I do have Itoyas, but I tend to use them more for storing prints now. timguerrero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Marino Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I'm curious how everyone stores their paintings. Because i have no clue how to store these large / non-standard sized items, I've only ever purchased stuff like this that I planned on putting up on a wall of the house. It has made me more selective on my purchases, and maybe that's the way I should keep it =) timguerrero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wurstisart Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) For paintings I use archival boxes. Edited July 30, 2018 by wurstisart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipB2k17 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 2 hours ago, ComicArtMall said: Frame it with UV glass or put it in a top loader. If you have a lot of art and want to save some space, I recommend the Itoya Art Profolios. If you have bugs or silverfish problems, it would be good to add an extra layer of protection by putting the top loaders and art profolios in another bag and seal it. If you have humidity concerns throw in some silica gel packets where your art is stored. But, at a minimum, put your art in an acid free bag. I have most of my art in an Itoya portfolio. The ones that don’t fit it are wrapped in a Mylar then inserted into a top loader. I store all pieces - including the Itoya - in an artist’s portfolio bag like this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caltex98 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, JadeGiant said: what are the interior drawer size dimensions on this? I am looking for something that will accommodate the DPS Itoya I just picked up Inside measurements of the drawers are 598 x 420 mm. Edited July 31, 2018 by Caltex98 . timguerrero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor G Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 20 hours ago, ComicArtMall said: Frame it with UV glass or put it in a top loader. If you have a lot of art and want to save some space, I recommend the Itoya Art Profolios. If you have bugs or silverfish problems, it would be good to add an extra layer of protection by putting the top loaders and art profolios in another bag and seal it. If you have humidity concerns throw in some silica gel packets where your art is stored. But, at a minimum, put your art in an acid free bag. If you enclose the art e.g. with a polyethylene bag, make sure to include some microchamber paper to absorb acid that leeches out of the paper. timguerrero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 13 hours ago, Caltex98 said: Inside measurements of the drawers are 598 x 420 mm. Thank you. 23.5 by 16.5 inches if any others were wondering timguerrero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Bill C said: I like it. Same here - that's why I asked for interior drawer dimensions - I need to see how the portfolios will fit and if the DPS port will squeeze in there Edited August 1, 2018 by JadeGiant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIL0S Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I use the IKEA ALEX cabinet and I'd recommend it. it is a great neat way to store a stack of portfolios or even loose pieces. no, it won't fit a DPS folio but its great for up to 13"x19" folios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, MIL0S said: I use the IKEA ALEX cabinet and I'd recommend it. it is a great neat way to store a stack of portfolios or even loose pieces. no, it won't fit a DPS folio but its great for up to 13"x19" folios. Hmph, not what I was hoping to hear. The search continues. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timguerrero Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 8/1/2018 at 9:12 AM, JadeGiant said: Same here - that's why I asked for interior drawer dimensions - I need to see how the portfolios will fit and if the DPS port will squeeze in there What is the DPS port if I may ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malvin Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 21 minutes ago, timguerrero said: What is the DPS port if I may ask? I think he means an art portfolio for DPS art Malvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
