🖼️ Memorabilia Framing and Care Guide

How to Protect and Preserve Your Signed Collectibles

Whether it’s a signed AFL jersey, a rare music album, or a one-of-a-kind movie prop, knowing how to frame and care for memorabilia is just as important as owning it. Proper presentation protects your investment, enhances display value, and preserves your collectible for years to come. At Exclusive Signings, we’ve spent over a decade working with rare and high-end memorabilia, from exclusive private signing sessions to curating Australia’s largest entertainment collection. With that expertise, here’s your trusted guide to memorabilia framing and care — designed to keep your items safe, authentic, and ready to impress.

🧩 Why Framing Matters in Memorabilia Care

Framing does more than make your collectible look good. It’s critical for long-term preservation, authenticity, and value. Proper framing ensures:

• Protection from dust, damage, and moisture
• Stability to prevent sagging, warping, or creasing
• Authentication preservation, keeping COAs (Certificates of Authenticity) safe
• Enhanced display value, highlighting the uniqueness of your piece

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🛠️ 1. Choosing Quality Framing Materials

Not all frames are created equal. Using the right materials keeps your memorabilia safe for decades. Glazing Options: Whether art glass, museum glass, or acrylic, we’ll help you select the best option for your collectible. Acid-Free Mats & Backing: Prevents yellowing and chemical damage over time. Always choose pH-neutral materials. Deep-Set Shadow Boxes: The perfect solution for bulkier memorabilia such as boxing gloves, guitars, or 3D props.

Pro Tip: Never laminate photos or posters — laminates eventually separate and can ruin both appearance and authenticity.

🧼 2. Display Tips: Location, Lighting & Longevity

Even professionally framed memorabilia can be damaged by poor placement. Avoid these mistakes:

• Direct sunlight = signature death. Even UV-glass can’t stop prolonged sun exposure. Keep displays away from windows and harsh lighting.
• No damp areas. Garages, basements, or humid rooms can cause warping and mould.
• Airflow is essential. Store in well-ventilated spaces; use acid-free wraps or moisture absorbers for long-term storage.

🧽 3. Cleaning and Maintenance

Framed memorabilia requires light but careful maintenance. Dust frames only: Use a microfiber cloth and avoid sprays near the item. Skip glass cleaners: Liquids can seep inside and damage the piece. For stubborn marks, use distilled water sparingly. Check seals and brackets annually: Ensure frames stay tight and secure.

🎁 4. Safe Storage for High-End Memorabilia

If you’re rotating displays or storing valuable memorabilia, do it properly. Flat Items (photos, posters, records): Store in acid-free sleeves or folios, inside climate-controlled environments, with silica gel packets for moisture protection. Jerseys, Apparel, Props: Avoid folding signed areas, place acid-free tissue between folds, use archival boxes or plastic cases, and never stack heavy items on top.

🧾 5. Keep Authentication Secure

Your Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is just as important as the item itself. Best Practices: Frame COAs at the back or display in a cutout section, and keep digital backups of multiple COAs for long-term records. Never buy or frame memorabilia without a COA. Every item in our Rare & High-End Collection is sold fully authenticated.

🖼️ Exclusive Signings’ Professional Framing

When you purchase from us, you’re not just buying memorabilia — you’re receiving a professionally framed piece, ready to display for life. Our Framing Includes: In-Store Pickup: Standard high-quality glass for a polished finish. Shipped Orders: UV acrylic, lightweight, shatter-resistant, and protective against harmful rays. Archival-quality, acid-free backing. Floating or hidden mounts depending on item type. Rear dust cover backing with hanging hardware. Secure display or storage of the COA. Every piece is framed with care by specialists who understand both collectible preservation and professional display.

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📌 Final Thoughts

Signed memorabilia is more than an object — it’s a story of fandom, history, and passion. With professional framing and care, that story lasts for generations. By following these expert tips, you’ll not only protect your investment but also preserve a piece of history.

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