Look after it. It'll outlive us both.

Handling

Touch the edges only. The cotton surface is matte and fingerprint-prone — oils from skin can mark it permanently. If you need to move the print, hold it by two corners, or wear cotton gloves if you have them.

Keep it flat or in its tube until you're ready to frame. Don't roll it tighter than it arrived.

Framing

Use a mount (mat). The print should not touch the glass. Direct contact traps moisture and can damage the surface over time. A simple white or off-white mount with a window cut to the print size is ideal.

Ask for UV-protective glazing if the frame will hang in direct or strong indirect sunlight. Standard glass is fine for most rooms; UV glass or acrylic adds an extra few decades.

A2 prints fit a standard A2 frame (420 × 594mm) with a mount cut to taste. A3 prints fit a standard A3 frame (297 × 420mm). Any high-street framer can do this; IKEA's RIBBA range works in a pinch.

Display

Avoid direct sunlight, damp walls (bathrooms, exterior north walls in older buildings), and anywhere temperature swings hard — above radiators, near wood burners. A normal living room wall is perfect.

Cleaning

Once it's framed, dust the glass with a dry microfibre cloth. Never spray cleaner directly onto the frame — spray the cloth, then wipe. The print itself should never need cleaning; that's what the glass is for.

The Certificate

The A5 flyer that arrived with your print is the Certificate of Authenticity. It carries the edition number, signature, and full paper spec. Keep it somewhere safe — tucked behind the print in its frame is traditional. The print itself is unmarked by design; the document is where the provenance lives.

If something's wrong

Damaged in transit, wrong print, anything off — email hello@iwozere.art with your order number and a photo. We'll sort it.