Product Care

Sae Juangco prints and original artworks are made to last, all done on coated acid-free fine art paper that preserves color and provides maximum longevity of quality. They are also packaged with product care instructions for your convenience. However, for a more extensive guide on taking care of our products, read below.

1. LIGHT
   Although the paper's being acidity-free already protects against discoloration, a main factor that can combat its effect and even fade the colors is lighting. It is best to keep art prints, even original artworks, away from sunlight and harsh artificial light as exposure to either or both can cause colors to fade, the paper to discolor and become brittle. These negative effects of bright light would take years to show, but it's still the best to take precautionary measures as soon as you receive your prints. If framing, avoid hanging where the sunshine hits directly, and if keeping in a lit room, make sure it's not exposed to light in a close distance, such as a lampshade.
   
   
2. HEAT
   Unstable and changing temperatures can cause paper to expand and contract, consequently making it even. In addition, low temperatures can also cause brittleness, so it is best-advised that prints, and original art as well, are kept in a room with a constant temperature.
   
   
3. HUMIDITY
   Humidity can cause molding and foxing. According to Dieter Wanczura, foxing is characterized by brown spots all over the paper. Both molding and foxing will ruin the print, and can occur if prints and original art are kept in a place with inappropriate humidity. Storing prints in an area with high humidity and no air circulation can cause them damage and even attract pests—which are another danger for your art prints.
   
   
4. POLLUTION
   Pollutants to look out for include dust particles, atmospheric pollutants, sweat, and even your own hands! The main reason for acid-free paper is to eliminate the chances of yellow and discoloration, but the acidity of your hands can reverse this and so do other non acid-free materials. Your print can be exposed to this pollutants, but as a safety measure, your print comes in a cello bag. Please do not remove the print from the cello bag until you have something to put it in. For instance, a frame.
   
   
5. FRAMING
   As mentioned and ardently emphasized, acidity is your print's worst enemy, hence the paper being acid-free and the cello bag it comes in so that you do not immediately touch the print with your hand directly, until you get a frame. As with everything else, the most important thing to look for in a frame is acid-free materials. Second, when framing, your print must not come into contact with the glass as this can create moisture—which is another enemy of your print. 

In short, there are many things in your surroundings that can jeopardize your print's quality, but there's no need to worry so much as long as you keep it in the cello bag it comes in and out of direct sunlight and harsh artificial light.