Travel display of images
Oct 26, 2023 09:12:28 #
Please excuse the vague title.
Instead of a book type portfolio to present my images, I want to be able to show them as individual pieces, yet not framed. I want to mount the images to mat board instead of Foam-Cor for handling purposes but am unsure about how to proceed with that. I don’t have a roller-press type machine but am wondering if a hand type roller would suffice in applying a print to the mat board using double-sided adhesive film. Or would a spray adhesive work? And would a hand roller be okay instead of the roller/press machine? I don’t want to use a mat border, but will have the appearance of one by the print being smaller than the mounting substrate. If anyone knows of the most practical solution, please let me know.
Instead of a book type portfolio to present my images, I want to be able to show them as individual pieces, yet not framed. I want to mount the images to mat board instead of Foam-Cor for handling purposes but am unsure about how to proceed with that. I don’t have a roller-press type machine but am wondering if a hand type roller would suffice in applying a print to the mat board using double-sided adhesive film. Or would a spray adhesive work? And would a hand roller be okay instead of the roller/press machine? I don’t want to use a mat border, but will have the appearance of one by the print being smaller than the mounting substrate. If anyone knows of the most practical solution, please let me know.
Oct 26, 2023 14:04:46 #
Go to a site like Archival Methods, They sell everything you need.
Don't use regular double sided tape on Photographs.
The classic portfolio method is to make over matted mounts from Museum Board, for your prints and sequence them in a Clamshell archival box which opens and lays flat
Don't use regular double sided tape on Photographs.
The classic portfolio method is to make over matted mounts from Museum Board, for your prints and sequence them in a Clamshell archival box which opens and lays flat
Oct 26, 2023 15:14:22 #
Thank you very much MJPerini. I’m going to check out the website right now.
Oct 27, 2023 08:27:00 #
billnikon
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Jklovell wrote:
Please excuse the vague title. br Instead of a boo... (show quote)
3M makes a two part process that is quite effective. A hand roller would work fine. I used to use this to mount all my images until my framer started using the same product, so I let him do it. There is a learning curve, but the product is quite effective.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-568-Positionable-Mounting-Adhesive/dp/B00023JK88/ref=sr_1_50?crid=1EE8TJ6TVYD28&keywords=3m+professional+photo+mounting+rolls&qid=1698409495&sprefix=3m+professional+photo+mounting+rolls%2Caps%2C2841&sr=8-50
Oct 27, 2023 12:52:17 #
Just a word on intended use. If it is to carry prints safely and show them to friends, any method you choose is perfectly fine. If you intend to show Galleries or to customers for sale, the assumed standard is 'archival' which means no mounting methods which cannot easily be undone (no dry mount, wet mount or adhesive mount and acid free , buffered materials through out. Basically museum standards.
If you are framing them for your own use, whatever you do is fine.
The nice thing about archival clamshell boxes is that they make excellent long term storage as well.
Good luck whatever you decide.
If you are framing them for your own use, whatever you do is fine.
The nice thing about archival clamshell boxes is that they make excellent long term storage as well.
Good luck whatever you decide.
Oct 27, 2023 17:29:41 #
Oct 27, 2023 17:33:29 #
billnikon wrote:
3M makes a two part process that is quite effectiv... (show quote)
This looks great. I’m looking forward to using it. Do you know if it could also be used to apply Acrylite to the face of a print? Or am I getting a little to hopeful in trying to skirt getting a roller press and using a more proprietary product of which I cannot recall the name. I think that product starts with a “D”. I can find the name of it, but was anxious to thank you and to find out if you thought this material would do the same
Oct 28, 2023 11:17:27 #
Few months back, we brought a new 16x20" print to Hobby Lobby to have them mount it on a board and put into an existing frame. They charged $20.00 for that service (since we provided the frame). Likely, if it was just mounting onto the board, it would be somewhat less. They did excellent job. If cost is no object to you, this is a good alternative.
Oct 28, 2023 20:34:03 #
bobbyjohn wrote:
Few months back, we brought a new 16x20" print to Hobby Lobby to have them mount it on a board and put into an existing frame. They charged $20.00 for that service (since we provided the frame). Likely, if it was just mounting onto the board, it would be somewhat less. They did excellent job. If cost is no object to you, this is a good alternative.
That would be a good idea, but I have too many to do that for it to be financially responsible. Thank you though.
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