This is a closeup of the double thick (8-ply) white mat.   Note that its interior is actually black rather than painted black.   This seemed to compliment the design of the art.   It is not like an earlier mat choice -- which involved two black-core white mats

I've now placed the mat over POE.    Things seem to line up quite nicely here.

Now, I've turned everything over and begun to use acid-free tape to attach the back of the art to the back of the mat.   This is called a "T-hinge" in framing.   The tape is unlike masking tape in that it will not discolor or react chemically with the art over the years.   It is similar to linen tape but a bit easier to work with since no water is required for adhering it to the art or mat board.

The completed T-hinges are shown here.   Note the drawing under the yellow tracing paper.   When POE's reframing is done, I will continue with this current drawing -- for "Structure and Chaos II" -- which comes nearly 40 years AFTER the original work done for Peace on Earth.   I'm sure Arlene could appreciate this "past" vs. "current" time factor in light of work being done.

Below, we see a sheet of white, 3/16" inch thick foam core.    This will serve as the backing.

It is now set in place.

This shows the "points" after they have been driven into the frame with a "point gun."

This is the tool for that process -- the point gun.

Here we see the completed Peace On Earth.   Two things are worth noting now.    One is that there was a final step (not show) which required the use of ATG tape (rubber cement tape).   This tape was applied to the BACK of the frame's sides onto which a thick sheet of black backing paper was adhered.   This was was then cut cleanly with an Exacto knife and a metal straight edge so that it matched the rectangular dimensions of the frame (and covered the "points" and foam core sheet).   Hardware for wire eyelets was then screwed into the frame sides 1/3 of the way down from the top.   plastic-coated wire was then strung across the frame horizontally and through the eyelets.   The wire was then wrapped (and cut) at each eyelet to secure it for hanging.   The second thing worth mentioning is that "museum glass" was used in this reframing.   Museum glass is VERY nice glass and has little if any reflective properties.   It is similar to something called "conservation clear" glass in that it provides 98% ultra-violet light protection.   No fading of the art will therefore occur.   I placed some documentation on the back of the painting which now reflects several of these changes.    So, now we have a new "Peace On Earth" in this year 2010.    I enjoyed doing this for Arlene.   I am very grateful for her very generous monetary gift back to me for this (now restored) piece.   Thank you Arlene!

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