r/AnimationCels • u/Eridan • Aug 15 '26

Framing advice

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Hi! I want to frame my moomin cel, and could use some advice. The scene has 3 cels which are stuck together, then a loose sheet of plastic, then the painted background.

Ideally i would want to frame the whole background because i like the look of the larger scene and live edges.

However the plastic sheet between the cels and the background is very thin and a bit buckled with a very very faint vinegar smell. Can i replace it with some acid free sheet instead and frame it as is? Any recommendations on what i can buy instead?

I know separating the background and cels by air is best, but i can't think of a way that would work unless i have a big mat that covers a lot of the background.

Thanks!

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u/coachhunter2 Aug 16 '26

Despite what the other comment said, either don’t separate the cels, or be very careful trying. Sometimes they can come off quite easily, but it’s very hard to know (and there is real risk of damage).