Best method to secure print to mat
Mar 18, 2018 12:02:34 #
oldbob16
Loc: southern California
What is the best method for securing prints to pre-cut bevel mats? When the print is loose, it can be moved slightly to position, but then how to secure it when you can't see the other side?
Mar 18, 2018 12:13:11 #
Mar 18, 2018 12:20:44 #
Your question begs to not be answered because of the restrictions of description. Better to ask just the first part, "What is the best/easy method for securing prints to pre-cut bevel mats? "
I secure the print to the flat surface, board, glass etc, with one corner triangle hanging over in space, not as in NASA, rather not obstructed from beneath. Next when is position, the blue painter tape which is already on the print is pushed up to secure to the mat. next move to the next corner with triangle hanging out and secure it from the backside with blue tape... so, with two secured, flip over and tighten the next two... print is secured to the mat ....
I secure the print to the flat surface, board, glass etc, with one corner triangle hanging over in space, not as in NASA, rather not obstructed from beneath. Next when is position, the blue painter tape which is already on the print is pushed up to secure to the mat. next move to the next corner with triangle hanging out and secure it from the backside with blue tape... so, with two secured, flip over and tighten the next two... print is secured to the mat ....
Mar 18, 2018 12:33:50 #
oldbob16 wrote:
What is the best method for securing prints to pre-cut bevel mats? When the print is loose, it can be moved slightly to position, but then how to secure it when you can't see the other side?
Bob, If you are into Archival then I suggest:
http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/acid-free-linen-tape-white-1-x-50yds/archival-adhesive-tapes/
They also sell all the backing boards needed.
Mar 18, 2018 12:42:54 #
I use a backer board and Hinge mount my photos, then cover with matt. This allows the photo to breath and not gather. I live in Florida and never have a problem with my photos wrinkling.
Mar 18, 2018 12:59:23 #
oldbob16 wrote:
What is the best method for securing prints to pre-cut bevel mats? When the print is loose, it can be moved slightly to position, but then how to secure it when you can't see the other side?
I use T-hinges for archival prints on rag paper and using rag mats and backer boards for sale. For short term mounting of C-Prints I often use a hot dry mount press. I will sell those too, but not for the same price I get for the archivally handled ones.
http://www.reframingphotography.com/content/mounting-matting-and-framing
T-hinges have the advantage of allowing the print to expand and contract - preventing buckling.
Mar 18, 2018 15:46:58 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Bob, If you are into Archival then I suggest:
http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/acid-free-linen-tape-white-1-x-50yds/archival-adhesive-tapes/
They also sell all the backing boards needed.
http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/acid-free-linen-tape-white-1-x-50yds/archival-adhesive-tapes/
They also sell all the backing boards needed.
Mar 19, 2018 07:27:05 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
oldbob16 wrote:
What is the best method for securing prints to pre-cut bevel mats? When the print is loose, it can be moved slightly to position, but then how to secure it when you can't see the other side?
3M makes several products that will do a great job. My 3M product is double sided and does a great job. Comes with instructions and a blue rubber thingie that helps smooth and flatten the product. I order from Amazon.
Mar 19, 2018 08:35:15 #
billnikon wrote:
3M makes several products that will do a great job. My 3M product is double sided and does a great job. Comes with instructions and a blue rubber thingie that helps smooth and flatten the product. I order from Amazon.
The blue rubber thingie is a squeegie and possibly made of a plastic.
Mar 19, 2018 08:44:21 #
The OP mentions pre-cut bevel mats. No sure if he is referring to the board on which the print is mounted or the cut-out overlay. If the latter, then you have two problems. First, you are stuck with standard print sizes. That is fine unless you like to crop to what suits the photograph rather than sticking to standard sizes. Second, proper positioning offsets the print a bit toward the top. The pre-cut overlays are centered. The offset position does look nicer. Figuring out the proper offset is simple.
Mar 19, 2018 09:30:51 #
Best ever method is to use Linen Hinging Tape to hinge the mat board to the backing and then center the photo to the mat board cutout and secure it with archival mounting strips cut down to fit. I buy both at Amazon and do tons of mounting using this combination.
Mar 19, 2018 10:28:36 #
What ever you do, KIS, keep it simple with materials easily obtained. Using the easily removable blue tape to start securing as I suggested then allows you the latitude to use Linen tape, even with gold foil coating if you are so inclined, to secure the photo to the Mat so that it is still secure 100 year from today !! With such "tough tape" as the Linen... what do you do if the Mat is damaged? Trash the whole thing, photo mat combo... KIS is always best approach in my humble KIS opinion.
Mar 19, 2018 11:29:36 #
I think you are referring to 3M brand PMA (Positional Mounting Adhesive). It's expensive but I use it on my prints because it is fast, easy, and somewhat foolproof--but did I say expensive? 3M also makes Spray Mounts which are reposition able or permanent. They are my second choice. Archival? Not sure.
billnikon wrote:
3M makes several products that will do a great job. My 3M product is double sided and does a great job. Comes with instructions and a blue rubber thingie that helps smooth and flatten the product. I order from Amazon.
Mar 19, 2018 11:35:10 #
Fotoartist wrote:
I think you are referring to 3M brand PMA (Positional Mounting Adhesive). It's expensive but I use it on my prints because it is fast, easy, and somewhat foolproof--but did I say expensive? 3M also makes a couple of Spray Mounts: repositionable and permanent. They are my second choice. Archival? Not sure. PMA is though.
Mar 19, 2018 12:44:42 #
On mats I use 3m Magic tape. This is what Kodak recommends as the tape is non acidic. Tape @ 45 degrees on corners and small short pieces on the middle edges. You could also tape print edges to the backing board, and let it float under the mat. Leave some of the print edges loose so the print can breath. I have some prints I did this way 20 years ago with NO problems.
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