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You maybe seeing and envying people around you crowned with beautiful lavish hair while you are wondering why yours is getting thinner and receding. Or you’re maybe one of many who spend time each day in front of the mirror worrying and carefully inspecting their hair.
While losing hair is much of a worry for men and women alike, there’s something you should know about the hair cycle and the proper hair care to keep yours healthy thus preventing hair loss. These are the things you should know about hair loss and proper hair care.
Your scalp may contain an average of about 100,000 hairs. It continues to grow for only two to six years and then it falls out and a new hair starts to grow from the same pore. There are 70 to 100 hairs fall out naturally every day.
Now the hair cycle consists of different phases:
- The growing phase.
- The transition phase.
- The resting phase.
It is in the resting phase where the hair remains in the follicle until the next growing phase. Awaiting for a new hair to grow and pushes the old hair out of the follicle. At any given time, there are 85 to 90 percent of hairs are in active phase, 10 to 15 percent will be in the resting phase and 1 percent in the transition phase.
To keep the normal cycle, the scalp must be taken care of properly. Other than hereditary, factors such as stress, sickness, skin disease, pregnancy, malnutrition and others can disturb the cycle and the scalp may shed hairs before the cycle completes. Thus resulting in hair loss. The new hair may grow but thinner, fine and short-lived and eventually none will grow.
Well, hereditary or not taking care of the scalp is vital to keep the cycle normal. Sufficient nutrition and improving blood circulation to the scalp are essential. Avoid excessive dieting. You are starving your scalp with nutrients. Changing lifestyle also may greatly contribute. A good sleep and a stress free life.
Nourishing with natural herbs and essential oils will keep it healthy. Massage scalp gently using the ball of your fingers carefully. Gentle and relaxing massage can improve blood circulation. Scratching it with your nails will irritate the scalp. So don’t rush. Just relax, close your eyes and massage gently while smelling the aroma of oils. It is not only good for your scalp and hair but relaxes you as well.
Proper combing is also very important. Do not brush your hair with too much force. If you have a long hair it is better initially not to brush through from the root to the end. Rather, hold your hair and use the brush to untangle the ends. Then brush the middle to the end and finally let your hair down and slowly brush from the root to the end.
Finally keep it clean and groomed always.
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Read my blog for more tips about hair care at: http://www.beautyhairproductreview.com
You maybe seeing and envying people around you crowned with beautiful lavish hair while you are wondering why yours is getting thinner and receding. Or you’re maybe one of many who spend time each day in front of the mirror worrying and carefully inspecting their hair.
While losing hair is much of a worry for men and women alike, there’s something you should know about the hair cycle and the proper hair care to keep yours healthy thus preventing hair loss. These are the things you should know about hair loss and proper hair care.
Your scalp may contain an average of about 100,000 hairs. It continues to grow for only two to six years and then it falls out and a new hair starts to grow from the same pore. There are 70 to 100 hairs fall out naturally every day.
Now the hair cycle consists of different phases:
- The growing phase.
- The transition phase.
- The resting phase.
It is in the resting phase where the hair remains in the follicle until the next growing phase. Awaiting for a new hair to grow and pushes the old hair out of the follicle. At any given time, there are 85 to 90 percent of hairs are in active phase, 10 to 15 percent will be in the resting phase and 1 percent in the transition phase.
To keep the normal cycle, the scalp must be taken care of properly. Other than hereditary, factors such as stress, sickness, skin disease, pregnancy, malnutrition and others can disturb the cycle and the scalp may shed hairs before the cycle completes. Thus resulting in hair loss. The new hair may grow but thinner, fine and short-lived and eventually none will grow.
Well, hereditary or not taking care of the scalp is vital to keep the cycle normal. Sufficient nutrition and improving blood circulation to the scalp are essential. Avoid excessive dieting. You are starving your scalp with nutrients. Changing lifestyle also may greatly contribute. A good sleep and a stress free life.
Nourishing with natural herbs and essential oils will keep it healthy. Massage scalp gently using the ball of your fingers carefully. Gentle and relaxing massage can improve blood circulation. Scratching it with your nails will irritate the scalp. So don’t rush. Just relax, close your eyes and massage gently while smelling the aroma of oils. It is not only good for your scalp and hair but relaxes you as well.
Proper combing is also very important. Do not brush your hair with too much force. If you have a long hair it is better initially not to brush through from the root to the end. Rather, hold your hair and use the brush to untangle the ends. Then brush the middle to the end and finally let your hair down and slowly brush from the root to the end.
Finally keep it clean and groomed always.
About the Author:
Read my blog for more tips about hair care at: http://www.beautyhairproductreview.com
If you’ve decided to go natural, you will probably want to know what’s out there as far as the best black hair products for natural hair. A new product that store owners are having a hard time keeping on the shelves is the Eco Styler Gel with Olive Oil. This gel comes in a large container and is great for all hair types, especially natural hair that is short. Use it on the hair after you’ve done the BC (the big chop), and it is great for wash and wear styles. It goes on smooth when the hair is soaking wet and gives the hair a finished look with healthy shine. The gel can also be used on long hair and provides a certain amount of hold, and is great for up-do’s. The Eco Styler Gel with Olive Oil is a great product for wash and wear styles because it’s quick and easy to maintain. Cost-wise, it won’t break your pocketbook and does not cost nearly as much as other natural curl enhancers.
I have used Cathy Howes’ UBH Creme Moisturizer formula for many years which is an excellent product for black hair whether natural or relaxed. On natural hair, it works as a good moisturizer barrier on the hair before you apply the Eco Styler Gel. It will help keep the hair moisturized and prevent flaking.
I know experts say only to use SULFATE FREE shampoos, but Mane ‘n Tail has worked wonders on my children’s’ hair. (One child has natural hair and the second is transitioning from relaxer to natural). Mane ‘n Tail has created volume and softness in their hair, and has the added bonus of really thickening up the hair. Upon its first use, you will notice a BIG difference in how your hair feels, and it makes your hair more soft and manageable.
Diva Smooth is a new exciting product I stumbled upon and I am thanking God I did. Whether you are transitioning from a relaxer or curly perm to natural hair and want to use a healthy alternative to perms, Diva Smooth is the product for you. It is a natural straightening alternative to relaxers that is fully natural and does not change the makeup of the hair chemically. Upon applying the product to the hair as instructed, following the waiting period and washing and rinsing out, you will notice a difference even while blow drying your hair. Your hair will be very silky, and then when the flat iron or In-Styler is used, you will have instant silk and will be amazed at how soft and manageable your hair has become. Your hair will have a healthier gloss and shine, and will look moisturized compared to how your hair looks when you have a relaxer. Relaxers tend to dry the hair out, but Diva Smooth preserves moisture and locks it in. If you purchase the coconut serum with your Diva Smooth, it will protect your hair while you are straightening it and give your hair the moisture it needs. This is a revolutionary product I hope they never stop making. The only complaint is that so many people want this product that it takes, on the average, 9 to 10 business days to receive it. However, just be patient; it’s worth the wait!
I purchased the InStyler as a healthy alternative to using the flat-iron. The InStyler has a ceramic rotating barrel and brush bristles that glide through the hair and calm and smooth the hair as it straightens it. As a result, you hair has a very straight look, and your ends are kept healthy as compared to how they look when the flat-iron is used which has the potential to instantly fry the hair and causes damage to the ends. It is easy to use and comes with an instructional DVD and booklet. It is great for medium to long hair, but can also be used on short hair too.
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Now you can find out more about these products by going to http://blackhairproductsfornaturalhair.weebly.com/. Also there is a guide that will help you get on a good hair growth regimen and maintain your natural hair entitled, Secrets to Growing Black Hair Long, which is the quickest way to achieving your desired length and style. This tip is very valuable, and you will have truly amazing results! Go to http://www.growblackhair.us.
Tracey M. Kramer is a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Office Administration. She is a mother of two, an expert author and article writer who enjoys writing about crafts, personal growth and health issues.
Menopause refers to the end of the reproductive life in a woman. The transition from a reproductive phase to a non reproductive phase is slow and happens over a period of time. This is a natural aging process which happens to all women in their early 50s. The main reason for this is the decline in the production of the female hormones. The term menopause means the end of the menses or the monthly menstruation cycles. This means the ovaries stop releasing the eggs and the hormones responsible for the shedding of the uterine lining. The fertile phase of a woman ends with the onset of menopause.
This condition occurs 12 months after your last menstrual period. This natural biological process triggers many physical and psychological symptoms in the woman. Some of the symptoms of menopause are irregular menses, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, decreased fertility, mood swings, thinning of hair, increased abdominal fat and disturbances in sleep pattern. These symptoms appear over a period of time and differ from woman to woman. The two stages of menopause are perimenopause and postmenopause. Perimenopause is the stage in which one experiences the symptoms and this stage can last for a couple of years or longer. There are ways to reduce the symptoms one of them being following the natural remedies for menopause.
The main cause of this condition is the natural decline in the levels of the female hormones like estrogen and progesterone which regulate the menstruation. The ovulation starts declining and as a result causes fertility to decline. The woman starts experiencing irregular periods before they finally stop. Another cause of menopause is total hysterectomy in which the uterus and the ovaries are removed. This immediately ceases the periods and causes the symptoms to show. Radiation and chemotherapies can also induce menopause in the woman.
This biological process is not a disease so there is no cure for it, but there are natural remedies for menopause which can help ease the symptoms in a woman. Natural remedies can reduce the intensity of the symptoms and be effective in dealing with this natural process. Some of the natural remedies for menopause are as follows:
1. Vitamin E: Intake of vitamin E can help reduce the hot flashes that women experience during this phase.
2. Foods rich in estrogen: Eat foods that contain estrogen naturally. Include soybeans, cucumbers, apples, wheat, cabbage, oats, papaya, sunflower seeds, yam, garlic, beans and beets in your diet.
3. Herbal remedies: Herbal remedies are a natural way to help ease the signs of menopause. Natural herbs like Valerian root is used as an aid to sleep better. Ginseng is used to reduce stress and anxiety and to boost the immune system. Evening Primrose can help reduce the hot flashes, Chasteberry is effective in improving the mood swings and headaches, Black Cohosh is used to treat hot flashes and Saint John’s Wort is helpful in treating depression in women.
4. Magnesium and Calcium: Include these two in your diet to prevent osteoporosis and to boost the energy levels.
5. Diet: Eat a healthy well balanced diet which is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals for overall health of the body.
6. Exercises: Exercising regularly helps to keep the body fit and to boost your stamina and energy levels. Practice meditation and yoga for relaxation of the mind and body.
Use these natural remedies for menopause to reduce the symptoms.
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It’s that time of year again where the sun shines a little brighter, a little longer and we’re a little happier. This is also the time that we let our curly hair swing free in the wind. With that, our hair is more susceptible to the elements. Wind feels great but can have a drying effect on already moisture challenged hair. Exposure to direct sunlight can also have a drying effect. Temperature fluctuations due to seasonal changes also means a transitional period for your hair. Spring time rain showers leaves your hair exposed to a constant shift in air moisture from going back and forth between indoor air and outdoor air. This then puts your tresses in a moisture deficit that can be hard to detect until the damage is already done.
Cut
Having a good cut is essential especially for curly hair. The right hair cut will complement your features and create a shape that is consistent with your personal style. The added criteria for cutting curly hair is to maximize length, remove bulk and to help the hair fall in a complimentary way. With a good cut half of the battle is over.
Condition
Finding the right conditioning treatment for your hair can be both a daunting and rewarding adventure. That’s why we’ve created three conditioning options to help address different curly needs and textures. We have Creme de la Creme, which is a light conditioning treatment for normal to oily hair types. This conditioning cream will help condition and detangle your hair. For you daily wash, condition and go curlies, this emulsion is light enough to use every day.
The Super Sweetback conditioning treatment is a deep conditioner that gives your curly hair a powerful moisture boost. It also has an ingredient that helps promote hair growth. Watch out “curlies” our relaxed hair ladies swear by this treatment too!
For dry/damaged hair types we have the Rapid Recovery deep conditioning treatment. This treatment is fortified with shea butter and avocado cream oil to help reinforce fatigued curls. This treatment will take your hair from “state of emergency” to bouncy, beautiful and healthy in minutes.
Color
Color is always a fun option for changing up your look. For some, color is a necessity but even in those cases using the right color is key. It is always best to go to a professional so that you can get an informed consultation. You’re also assured of getting expert application so that you achieve the look you always wanted. Just keep in mind to pick colors that complement your natural skin tone
So when you’re thinking about your “Spring Hair Cleaning” look to the basic hair care duo C&C. The “Cut & Conditioning” of your hair will give you and your hair a new outlook. If you want that extra bling factor then consider a well-chosen color change. Whether it be highlights or a full head of color you will most definitely “Spring” into the new season with confidence!
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Perimenopause means “the time around menopause” and is often used to refer to the menopausal transitional period. It is not officially a medical term, but is sometimes used to explain certain aspects of the menopause transition in lay terms. Post menopause is the entire period of time that comes after the last menstrual period.
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the function of the ovaries ceases. The ovary, or female gonad, is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. The ovaries are the main source of female hormones, which control the development of female body characteristics such as the breasts, body shape, and body hair. The hormones also regulate the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Estrogens also protect the bone. Therefore, a woman can develop osteoporosis (thinning of bone) later in life when her ovaries do not produce adequate estrogen.
The average age of menopause is 51 years old. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, but menopause may occur as earlier as the 30s or 40s or may not occur until a woman reaches her 60s. As a rough “Rule of Thumb,” women tend to undergo menopause at an age similar to that of their mothers.
Some women may experience few or no symptoms of menopause, while others experience multiple physical and psychological symptoms. The extent and severity of symptoms varies significantly among women. These symptoms of menopause are:
Irregular vaginal bleeding may occur during menopause. Some women have minimal problems with abnormal bleeding during perimenopause whereas others have unpredictable, excessive bleeding.
Hot flashes & night sweats are common among women undergoing menopause. A hot flash is a feeling of warmth that spreads over the body and is often most pronounced in the head and chest A hot flash is sometimes associated with flushing and is sometimes followed by perspiration. Hot flashes are likely due to a combination of hormonal and biochemical fluctuations brought on by declining estrogen levels. Sometimes hot flashes are accompanied by night sweats (episodes of drenching sweats at nighttime), which may lead to awakening and difficulty falling asleep again, resulting in unrefreshing sleep and daytime tiredness.
Vaginal symptoms occur as a result of the lining tissues of the vagina becoming thinner, drier, and less elastic as estrogen levels fall. Symptoms may include vaginal dryness, itching, or irritation and/or pain with sexual intercourse (Dyspareunia). The vaginal changes also lead to an increased risk of vaginal infections.
Urinary symptoms like feeling the need to urinate more frequently, or leakage of urine (urinary incontinence).
Women in perimenopause often report a variety of thinking Cognitive and Emotional symptoms, including fatigue, memory problems, irritability, and rapid changes in mood.
Other physical changes includeweight gain, the distribution of body fat may change; with body fat being deposited more in the waist and abdominal area than in the hips and thighs. Changes in skin texture, including wrinkles, may develop along with worsening of adult acne in those affected by this condition. Since the body continues to produce small levels of the male hormone testosterone, some women may experience some hair growth on the chin, upper lip, chest, or abdomen.
In Ayurveda, Menopausal symptoms are compared to “RAJO NIVRUTTI” or “RAJO NASHA” & are regarded as imbalances of the `Doshas’ (`Pitta’, `Vata’ and `Kapha’), which occur as a natural and gradual consequence of ageing. Ayurvedic treatment for menopause, which comes under the branch of “Rasayana Therapy”, involves correcting the imbalance, a Diet rich in phyto-oestrogens and Researched Internal Medications and Internal Detoxification to eliminate Toxins in the system. For this Ayurveda Panchakarma & Rejuvenation Procedures are carried out:
PANCHAKARMA PROCEDURE Involves:
Abhyanga (Oleation), Swedam (Suddation), Vamanam (Emesis), Virecanam (Purgation), Asthapana Vasthi (Cleansing Enemas), Anuvasana Vasthi (Nutritive Enemas) in consecutive order are performed and the Toxin accumulations are thus removed thereby bodily channels are cleaned and there is a tremendous amount of relief in the Menopausal Symptoms.
REJUVENATION PROCEDURES Includes:
ABHYANGA revives body, mind, senses and the soul, increasing energy levels and thus promotes the feeling of well-being.
SIRO DHARA, in which medicated oils are streamed on to the fore head, relaxes the central nervous system, melting away all the stresses & strains.
PIZHICHIL (Medicated Oil Bath) Sarvanga Dhara/ Kaya Seka provides the ultimate rejuvenation and increases the circulation around the body
ELAKIZHI (Herbal Leaf Bundle Massage) is a highly rejuvenating treatment used to treat chronic back pain, sciatica etc.
NAVARAKIZHI (Shali Shastika Pinda Swedam) is very effective in emaciation, debility, strengthens tissues and is anti ageing.
Menopause should be a smooth experience to every woman where the only symptom should be cessation of menstrual flow. But these days it is not so because of the faulty Diet and Life Style which leads to Physical as well as Emotional disturbances.
Ayurveda has excellent solutions for a safe and happy Menopause. There are several single drugs and preparations that can be taken by women who are nearing the age of menopause to remain symptom-free. These drugs are mainly Rasayanas (Rejuvenators) that act on the whole body, especially the brain cells and uterus (Garbhashaya Utthejaka-Uterine Rejuvenators).
We give the Best Treatments for “Menopause” with High Success Rates at Dr. Kranthi’s Institute of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, The Kerala Ayurvedic Care, Speciality Panchakarma Centre, 3-6-101/1, St no: 19, Basheerbagh, Hyd-29. Contact Dr Kranthi R Vardhan on 9246166636 for Appointments, Evaluation and Treatments. Visit us at www.ayursages.com or write to us at info@ayursages.com.
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Dr KRANTHI VARDHAN RENUKUNTLA BAMS; MS (Psycho Therapy & Counseling); (MBA) have started Dr Kranthi’s Institute of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, The Kerala Ayurvedic Care, Specialty Panchakarma Centre, in the year 1999 with an aim to provide high quality, personalized, compassionate & Purest hands-of Ayurveda (The Mother Of All The Sciences).His holistic approach enables him to create individualized programs, specifically tailored to your particular needs, integrating into your Ayurvedic Consultation, Nutritional and Life Style Counseling, Herbal Nutrition, Ayurvedic Therapies, Therapeutic Kerala Special Kalari Massages, depending on your specific situation and goals. He is clinically trained to offer full Panchakarma programs and Panchakarma Therapies, and personally guide and supervise your process throughout your Treatments.
Dr KRANTHI VARDHAN has been instrumental in spreading the awareness of Ayurveda & educating the masses through a Live Interaction Programme “MEET YOUR DOCTOR” between the Doctor and the Patient in a Popular News Channel called TV9. He was the only Ayurvedic Doctor endorsed for the Programme for almost 4 years, in which period he have talked about Ayurveda and the Disease Management & Rejuvenations in almost 120 programme’s which were aired live and thus was able to spread the awareness of Ayurveda to the society. After seeing success in Tv9 he had similar programmes in all the channels like ETV, GEMINI, TV5, HYTV, NTV and Zee Telugu etc thus he was a part of spreading Ayurveda to each and every corner of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
He has Achieved Success in treating The Spine and its Ailments without surgery for over 36000 patients till to date without any recurrence & complication. He is not only a master in treating the spine but also in Treating the following Chronic, Uncurable and Debilitating ailments using Ayurveda & Panchakarma principles & procedures through Research.
He has reinvented the concept of MERU CHIKITSA- Ancient Ayurvedic Spinal and Neuro Therapy and has been practicing it for the betterment of the society thus treating spinal disorders from the gross root level. It further enables patients to return to more active Life Styles.
Dr Kranthi R Vardhan is a registered doctor in Ayurvedaconsultants.com a website on Ayurveda, where doctors are on a platform discussing varied cases and experiences – He is voted as the No. 1 doctor among 2600 odd doctors for giving genuine, best and appropriate answers in all the discussions; voting is done by all the fellow doctors and the patients (43000) registered on the site.
He has published several articles (More than 250 Articles) on Ayurveda and Panchakarma, both on Local and National Publications like Deccan Chronicle, Hindu, Andhra Jyothi, Eenadu, and Vaartha News Papers etc. He has also participated in many National & International Seminars presenting many papers.
He is already established and well known in Hyderabad & India and offering and helping people with all sorts of medical or health problems successfully. He has put his vast knowledge to offer solutions to modern health problems effectively. He asserts that he will continue to perceive Ayurveda throughout his life.
For the service rendered by him in the field of Ayurveda, he has been awarded “KRRISHI RATNA AWARD”; “AYURVEDA TAPASWI AWARD”; “VAIDYA RATNA AWARD”; “INDIRA PRIYADARSHINI NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD”; “ASIAN ADMIRABLE ACHIEVER AWARD”; “BEST DOCTOR AWARD”; “BHARATH CHIKITSAK SAMMAN PURASKAR” etc.
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Prosperous city of modern shades, Santa Cruz has became the economic heart of the country. Thousands of Bolivians decided to tempt fortune in the hot Orient, attracted by the vertiginous commercial and agricultural development… the borders extended and the old urban helmet was surrounded by showy buildings and very transited avenues.
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Part 6/7 – Presentation of the fine print.
Spotting and etching.
Spotting is done with just two watercolors, lamp black and burnt sienna (in tubes), mixed together accordingly. Spotting is an art and there is no magic bullet for it. Use a good magnifier. Keep a piece of paper close to test the color on it (I confess that I use the same print I am spotting on, testing the brush along its borders). Mix some brown with a little black. Use a very fine brush, almost dry, you do not want too much pigment make a huge stain on the print. Stay light and ‘build-up’ the intensity. Basically stay lighter than you think.
I find spotting relaxing but many consider it annoying. Sometimes I serialize the process, I keep all the prints in front of me and starting with the darkest parts I spot all the shadows for example, then all the mid tones and finally the highlights, adding drops of water to the watercolor mix. More difficult is etching with a scalpel the black dots. These come from particles in suspension in the metals. If you have too many, there is something wrong with your mixing technique or with your solutions, try to filter them (also always handle your bottles with care without shaking them).
Keep in mind that you will get some black spots, so better getting used to get rid of them. Use a quality scalpel. Almost every spotting session I change the blade with a new one so buy plenty. Of course you do not want to make a hole in the print, so stay light. Every now and then stop, put a little piece of thin paper on the spot and, with the back of your nail, just stroke gently to push the raised paper fibers down. Use an easy paper such as Crane’s, as recommended earlier.
Hand made papers, such as Gampi, have very long fibers, which means that they are very difficult to etch. Some printers use white pigment to cover the spot and then use water colors to bring the now white spot to the correct density. Having tried that with disastrous results, I prefer to etch them out. If you ruin a print, do not throw it away. Keep them for practice, or in the future, you may want to experiment something new. For example right now I am testing a glossy varnish, some time ago I tried toning, hand coloring etc.
Mounting.
Mounting requires first some acid free watercolor paper (45lbs/96gsm) to make the corners. Just get an A4 pad at the local art shop and after cutting some sheets in 1/2″ strips fold and cut them to make four simple corners. You will be using acid free tape to stick the corners to the mount board. Here in Europe we have a wonderful acid free tape called PH7 which is self-adhesive and easy to remove with a hair dryer. You do not want to buy the one that you have to wet to become sticky or the very expensive type made of cotton. I cut a 2″ piece of tape, then cut it in two strips and apply it over two corners, so with 4″ you make the four corners. The mount board is of course a completely personal choice. I use Colormount Museum 100% cotton with an off-white ivory tint, this board matches my prints perfectly.
Should you sell or present your prints mounted and bevel window over matted? Always! Never sell (let alone show to a gallery) a print unmounted. The first reason is because it will look poor and cheap. Second, because you do not know how or where the customer will have it mounted. Third, because the viewer will see the black borders (from the brush strokes) which as already said destroy the dark shadows in the image. I can not believe there are printers who prefer the brushed borders shown – which are parts of the process anyway and not of the actual image – just to show off that the paper is hand coated, hence valuable? I do not see any other reason). Fourth, because you will sign the print itself, but you will also sign and probably number the over mount just below the print, and the verso of the mount will be also signed and possibly have a stamp with pertinent information such as date, title etc. Since we use corners tabbed mounting, the print will be easy to remove from the mount, should this become necessary. The two parts, mount and over mount, will be hinged on one side with the same acid free tape. The mount must not be closed with adhesives or other techniques, so to leave easy access to the print for inspection and removal, should something happen to the mount.
The size of the mount is also important. For transit, presentation, and storage, a print up to 8×10″ should be mounted to at least 13×15″. This leaves nice borders all around with the advantage of a lower cost (you can make three complete mounts with a full sheet), including a lower postage cost too if you sell mail order.
Personally, if I know that the artwork will be framed and hung, I try to offer it mounted to 16×20″ (for an 8×10″) because a larger mount greatly enhances the value and aesthetical quality of a print (if I know that a print will be framed I usually print it slightly lighter too). I use a simple Excel spreadsheet to help calculate the borders when mounting. I usually have a PC near my framing area, with both Photoshop and Excel loaded during the mounting session. This way I can quickly check the exact negative (print) size with Photoshop and calculate with Excel the correct borders to cut.
No need to mention, of course, that you will be using a pencil (never inks) to sign and date your prints, as well as the mount. If you want to write more details such as print name and your own details, do not use adhesive stickers on the back of the mount, they will become yellow and detach after a relatively short time and should be avoided. If you do not have a stamp (with alcohol based ink which dries immediately) just use a pencil.
Each print should have its own Certificate of Authenticity. In it you will give details about the materials, medium, date, editioning and any other pertinent information such as guarantee or details about yourself if you want to. Something simple like this maybe:
Luca Paradisi Fine Art Photography in Platinum/Palladium
June 8, 2009
Frank Linn
221 Jane Street
Newton, MA 02461
United States
Title: After Sunset
Negative: 2004
Print: 2009
Edition: No. 11 of 24
Paper: platinum/palladium metals on Cranes Crest natural watercolor acid free paper
Mount: Colormount series 200, museum standards cotton board
Archival prints are guaranteed for life. Reproduction of the images is not permitted.
…followed by your signature, web site etc.
Many photographers I know also attach a separate document with a short resume about themselves, past exhibitions etc. I have also seen others including a short note to explain the process.
When you are finished with mounting, you can finally sign, date and number (if you are editioning) your artwork. Final touches (after a thorough final inspection) are a sheet of acid free paper or some other vellum above the print (under the bevel window) to further protect it, and clear polystyrene to wrap it up for safe transit and the “gift” look. When I ship, I use 3mm MDF sheet boards cut to size to wrap the mounted prints, they work very well even when shipping overseas, and your customers will receive a good impression even before looking at the artwork itself. (Tip: cut 1cm strips of foam core and fit them all around the print. If the package contains more prints or a framed print just cut more strip and stack them). My personal statistics: when mounted to 13×15″ the risk of damage, wherever you ship, is almost nil. When mounted to 16×20″, I have had some slight damage (bent corners etc.) a few times over several years, so not bad. With dimensions larger than that, I tried once two 24×28″ prints and they got damaged badly, so I now stick to smaller prints for on line sales.
Final thought about mounting and presenting: sadly, beautiful prints ruined by a poor presentation, cheap mount board or bad cutting technique are not so rare. I have seen prints corner mounted with cheap plastic tabs and even prints taped directly on the corners with common clear tape. I have also received prints wrapped in used cardboard with washing soap adverts on it. The same care used when photographing and printing should be applied to the final stages of the process too.
Framing.
Covering framing in detail would go beyond the scope of this article, I can, however, offer some advice. First, many artists prefer to leave the framing part to the local framer, thinking it is something of a science, or that they need special equipment. I would advise against that for the same reasons mentioned when mounting. It is not true that you have to invest heavily in materials for framing. I use only two different aluminum frames (dark brown and black in a very simple and minimalist finish). These can be purchased normally pre-cut from framing suppliers (to cut aluminum moldings requires industrial machinery) and minimum quantities are usually quite low. The only thing you have to do is calculate how many meters you need depending on your chosen dimensions, in my case for example these are 13×15″ and 16×20″.
Aluminum frames such as Nielsen’s look good, suit perfectly art prints, and of course are acid free and eternal. Assembling the frame with the supplied hardware takes only a few minutes. To finish the frame I use 5mm foam core for the back panel, and acrylic, which has the advantage of being shatter proof for safe transit and easier to handle and cut than glass (although more expensive and prone to scratches but then again it does not have the horrible greenish tint of glass). An utility knife and a screwdriver are the only tools you need to frame.
If you get a price list from a framing supplier you will notice that the final price of a 16×20″ frame is less than you may think (about $5/6 per meter – you need two meters to make a 16×20″ frame – plus a sheet of backing board and another of acrylic, so less than $15 for a complete frame) and a good opportunity to make some further profit on the sale of the print, let alone the advantage of doing the job yourself in minutes.
Part 7/7 will discuss selling your work and final words.
About the Author:
Luca Paradisi has been an internationally collected artist and fine art printmaker for many years. For more fine art photography inspiration you can visit his web site at artblackandwhite.com where he shows his work which includes landscapes, still life, abstracts, and architectural.
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Point made.
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Did you know that oral sex is a great way to strengthen your relationship? Think about it. It takes a lot of trust and comfort to let somebody have their mouth down there. Not to mention it’s great for men who want to relax without pressure to perform, and for women who can’t reach orgasm from only intercourse. In short, it’s an important part of foreplay. Here are some tips for both men and women.
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7. Use household items
It makes sense that to spice things up you need to do something different. The more unique the experience, the more it fires up your lovemaking.
Well, just recently I’ve found one of the very BEST ways to keep things passionate and exciting. It’s by using household items.
Huh? That’s right! There are literally 100′s of household items you can play with in your house. Everything from a rolling pin for a massage, ice for a cool sensation, cards for a naughty game or sheepskin that feels soft under your skin.
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About the Author:
I write on numerous relationship and sexuality topics on a daily basis. If you found the above article helpful then I invite you to view “The Virtuoso Lover Guides” for all my sexual HOW TO presentations.