Preserve the magic:
Expert
Animation Cel
Framing
Dive into the world
of Animation Cel Framing
Who didn't enjoy watching cartoons as a kid?
At The Framer’s Workshop, we appreciate the value of all your memorabilia. Animation Cels are among the most delicate. We use only the highest quality archival materials to ensure your cels are protected for generations. If you'd like to see examples and explore how we protect your cherished animation cels with archival framing …
For Quick Answers to your Animation Cel Framing Questions, Click the magic "Quick Answer FAQ" Button.
~ Or ~
Dive In Below!
As we take you, layer by layer, deeper into the Art of animation cel framing!
Fragile by Nature,
Treasured Through Time
Unlike most artwork, animation cels weren’t made to last — but that’s what makes them special. Each was painted to illustrate a moment of movement or transition in an unfolding story. They initiated a science of movement and are now moments of cinematic history.
What's under the surface of a cel frame?
The cel frame cross-section, below, shows how a cel scene is structured for preservation. The background is mounted on sturdy, acid free foam core.
An 8-ply mat surrounds it, and suspends the bottom most cell above.
Each additional cel floats on its own archival support - separated, stabilized, and protected from contact. A deep frame is required to house a stack of three cels, with the background behind them.
