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How do you mount your prints ?
How do you mount your prints so that they stay perfectly flat ?
I currently attach the print to the back of the aperture mount using masking tape on all four sides. I then fix a backing board, larger than the print but smaller than the aperture mount, again using masking tape on all four sides. Sorting through some of them today I found that a number had buckled slightly. Not a lot, but it could certainly be noticable depending on the angle of the light.
A friend uses a dry-mount press, and it certainly ensures that the prints are dead flat. However, it is a bulky contraption, and I would prefer not to go down that route if I can avoid it. Are there any convenient alternatives that people can recommend ? Is spray mount adhesive any good and, if so, is it archivally stable ?
Thanks
John
I currently attach the print to the back of the aperture mount using masking tape on all four sides. I then fix a backing board, larger than the print but smaller than the aperture mount, again using masking tape on all four sides. Sorting through some of them today I found that a number had buckled slightly. Not a lot, but it could certainly be noticable depending on the angle of the light.
A friend uses a dry-mount press, and it certainly ensures that the prints are dead flat. However, it is a bulky contraption, and I would prefer not to go down that route if I can avoid it. Are there any convenient alternatives that people can recommend ? Is spray mount adhesive any good and, if so, is it archivally stable ?
Thanks
John
I use the same approach to Steve, for the same reason (I'm told by an "Artist" friend that it is the correct way to mount "Art Prints", watercolours etc.
Someone in our photoclub has started to use a double-sided adhesive mount sheet (sounds a bit like very wide double-sided Sellotape). Its supposed to be archival quality and works as well as spray mount without the inhalation / fire risk. Haven't tried it myself yet so I can't give more detail
Brian
Someone in our photoclub has started to use a double-sided adhesive mount sheet (sounds a bit like very wide double-sided Sellotape). Its supposed to be archival quality and works as well as spray mount without the inhalation / fire risk. Haven't tried it myself yet so I can't give more detail
Brian
Thanks Brian - I like the sound of the double-sided mount sheets. I assume this is self-adhesive, rather than the dry-mount stuff which needs a hot press ? I shall visit the local art shop next weekend.
Thanks Steve - I shall try this approach if the mount sheets come to nought.
I appreciate your helpful responses.
John
Thanks Steve - I shall try this approach if the mount sheets come to nought.
I appreciate your helpful responses.
John
I use sheets of newspaper placing the print downside. The adhesive needs to be at around room temperature, around 60. equal distance should be maintained when passing the spray over the print. I often check the spray by using newspaper. You should avoid tilting the can otherwise the print will move and spray will get on the surface. Directly overhead all the time as you move over the print. With darkroom silver prints any excess on the front is easily removed with methylated spirit but with inkjet prints this cant be done, you just have to be extra careful.
For a number of prints it would be wise to use the tape method as described. Never am happy with the spray for health and safety reasons but only use it for around 4 prints at a time.
Ken
For a number of prints it would be wise to use the tape method as described. Never am happy with the spray for health and safety reasons but only use it for around 4 prints at a time.
Ken
I just put my print upside down on a plastic bag and spray the backside, then I put small markers on the background (frame or portfolio page) where I want the corners of the prints to be and place the print according to the markers
only had one problem, when I printed a picture on rollpaper it curled up when I sprayed it and I got some adhesive on the print, other than that it works perfect
only had one problem, when I printed a picture on rollpaper it curled up when I sprayed it and I got some adhesive on the print, other than that it works perfect
The old fashioned way was to use 'Cow Gum'.
It has a couple of advantages, you can move the print to locate it exactly, you can rub off the excess very easily and you can get high as a kite in a relatively short time.
Merl.
It has a couple of advantages, you can move the print to locate it exactly, you can rub off the excess very easily and you can get high as a kite in a relatively short time.
Merl.
Try this for information mounting your prints. I'm with Merl on the 'Cow Gum' - have spent many a 'happy' hour mounting work with this stuff
Tony
Tony
