So you have ordered your print and it’s on its way. Here are some top tips for unpacking, handling and framing your new print to ensure that it stays in pristine condition.

I will have carefully rolled the print in acid free tissue paper and it will have been shipped to you in a tube.

1. Make sure that you give your hands a really good wash so that they are nice and clean when you handle your print.

2. Carefully remove the print from the tube by gently pulling on the tissue paper.

3. Slowly unroll your print. Where possible, try to only touch the edges. You may need two people for this bit.

4. The print will want to curl back up but don’t worry.

5. Have some tissue or a clean sheet of paper at the ready on a clean surface and place the print image side down.

6. Place some books on the back of the print and leave overnight. Check your print in the morning and it should now be flat. If not, leave it under the books for a bit longer.

7. Time to pop it in a frame. Make sure you get it framed behind glass so that it is protected. I have previously ordered from Picture Frame Express and have been extremely happy with the quality. Here are some examples. I particular like that dark grey frame (Code: R464 on their website for the small and medium sized prints),

8. If you are taking the print to a framers then don’t worry about steps 1 - 7. They will do all of this for you :)

9. The print has a 5cm border. Each one is unique with its hand drawn element. I love the way that sometimes the drawn element goes into the border because it gives it real energy. It also means that you do not need a mount.

10. Your Certificate of Authenticity will be in the tube with the print. Sometimes it will need a little shake to come out.

11. IMPORTANT :) I would love love love to see where my work finds a home. Please tag me on Instagram faye_bridgwater or email me an image: faye@fayebridgwater.com.

Enjoy the new colour in your home.