Rippling caused by frames

[Chop-Top]

I have not framed any posters yet, but I have seen plenty of framed posters that have the signature "rippling" effect. Is this an inevitable side-effect of displaying posters in a frame?

[rdavey26]

I have not framed any posters yet, but I have seen plenty of framed posters that have the signature "rippling" effect. Is this an inevitable side-effect of displaying posters in a frame?

What kind of frames are you using??

[Chop-Top]

What kind of frames are you using??

Per my post, I haven't framed any posters yet. But when I do frame some, I'll be using Hollywood Poster Frames.

[Dread_Pirate_Mel]

Rippling is less of a problem with the HPFs but I recommend that you only use one metal spring at the top center behind the foam board.  The metal springs can create permanent waves.

Also, never try to squeeze a poster into a frame that is too small.  See this thread for tips on that:

http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,6042.0.html

[CSM]

Seems to occur a lot more on rolled posters (and moderns).  The folds seem to give the poster some breathing space and also vintage paper is much more forgiving...

[rdavey26]

I use the snap frames and I have not noticed any problems with rippling or anything. Although I do try to rotate them out every 6 weeks or so.

[Chop-Top]

Rippling is less of a problem with the HPFs but I recommend that you only use one metal spring at the top center behind the foam board.  The metal springs can create permanent waves.

Also, never try to squeeze a poster into a frame that is too small.  See this thread for tips on that:

http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,6042.0.html

Thanks for the tip!

[AjTheGreat]

I had some of my posters professionally framed and never had any rippling....thank god.