We commonly use "Japanese" paper or "mulberry" hinges, and mixed with starch paste. This process is used by all the museums in the world because , they do not have any acidic content and can be easily removed without damages to the art work. This process is time consuming, cooking of the paste, holding the hinges under weights, but will assure real "museum" hinging.

We will not use under normal circumstances acid free linen tape to hold the art, since this method is not easily removable, and can mark the art. If you have any art piece that has been hinged with linen tape, it is our recommendation that a paper conservator look at it.

Of course if at all possible acid free corners holders may be used.

Drymouting: This term refers to a permanent bonding of the art to a board with a heat activated adhesive, it will give a flat look to the art.

We guess that it is OK to use it for posters but should never be attempted on any real art, i.e. watercolours, serigraphs, etchings, lithographs and some photos. Some dry-mounting process are reversable but watch out for the type of paper used in the bonding.