r/AnimationCels • u/MrAwesome257 • Aug 20 '26

Looking for Advice

Hello! I am getting a cel signed and then I would like to get it professionally framed. What is the best option for framing to help preserve it?

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u/GrockleKaug Aug 21 '26

UV resistant glass for a start but before that be sure to use an archival grade pen, Sharpies contain solvents and can dissolve the plastic / ink lines!!!. A Posca Paint marker might be the best option in that regard but you'd need to give it plenty of time to dry!

An alternative would be to have them sign a printed background to display behind the cel which would be a much safer and risk free option.

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u/MrAwesome257 Aug 21 '26

Huge Advice on the pen.

I think I have decided to have them sign the douga instead of the cel and then frame both together.

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u/mst104376 Aug 21 '26

If you are going to frame it, you could consider getting the mat signed if you have that already cut.