Photo mounting ?
Sep 1, 2013 17:53:06 #
Asking UH members re thier prefarred means of mounting prints on card. I'm from the film neg' era & am use to using heat/shellac sheets, attempted same with inkjet glossy paper & blistered the print.
Sep 1, 2013 18:02:11 #
I put mine on foam coreboard but you need a heat press,ight be able to find a framer that will do it for you.
Sep 1, 2013 18:12:47 #
Sep 2, 2013 07:40:35 #
Sep 2, 2013 08:54:43 #
I henge mount with tape across the top on foam core or on archival mat board
Gravity works
Gravity works
Sep 2, 2013 09:45:40 #
3m makes a double sided film(sorry but I would have to go to our club to get the numbers), and you use a special plastic sheet to apply it and press it down- works great not sure of the price either but it works good - no bubbles and it is forever. Photo supply places should be able to give you the prices. I realize this is vague but it does work and it is available.
Sep 2, 2013 10:45:23 #
Did you use any type of release paper or board between the print and the heat press? I've mounted quite a few inkjets using a heat press and have never seen any damage. Actually I think they look better after being mounted this way on archival matboard because the print takes on the matboard's texture.
Edit: Also, what temperature are you using on your heat press?
Edit: Also, what temperature are you using on your heat press?
kitcar wrote:
Asking UH members re thier prefarred means of mounting prints on card. I'm from the film neg' era & am use to using heat/shellac sheets, attempted same with inkjet glossy paper & blistered the print.
Sep 2, 2013 20:26:32 #
shirl2sg
Loc: Northern Minnesota
kitcar wrote:
Asking UH members re thier prefarred means of mounting prints on card. I'm from the film neg' era & am use to using heat/shellac sheets, attempted same with inkjet glossy paper & blistered the print.
I use double sided tape to mount prints on cards.
Are you talking about note cards? If you are, maybe someone out there can help me...what do you charge for a 4x5 print on 5x7 cards? I'm thinking maybe around $2.50 to $3.00??
Sep 2, 2013 20:43:05 #
I use foam core with a liquid adhesive by Daige bought from Blick Art Supply. Gives about 5 minutes working time, I over size the foam core then trim to correct margins after mounting so I don't worry about exact centering just close enough.
Sep 3, 2013 11:55:01 #
Hmmm I Know What Your Going Through. I Have Always Had An Outside Lab Such As Millers to Both Print And Mount ,Because If They screw up mounting They have to Reprint free. You Also Get A variety Of Substrates To Mount to That You Could Never Afford to stock your self. Simply Color In Akron Ohio Has A Really Neat Product That Allows Wood Grain to Show Through As Well As Metallic And Metal Mounting. Most Of These Use A Cold Process.
Using A Greg Press And Morgan Adhesives.The Press Alone Cost Over $30,000.00 Filmet Color Labs, Here In Pittsburgh Pa. Can Print As long As 25 Foot Of In 50 Inch Strips. But Small Images Are no problem. They Also can FACE Mount to Plexiglass With Optically Clear Adhesives. Check These Places Out.Ad Some Bling To The Thing!
Using A Greg Press And Morgan Adhesives.The Press Alone Cost Over $30,000.00 Filmet Color Labs, Here In Pittsburgh Pa. Can Print As long As 25 Foot Of In 50 Inch Strips. But Small Images Are no problem. They Also can FACE Mount to Plexiglass With Optically Clear Adhesives. Check These Places Out.Ad Some Bling To The Thing!
Sep 3, 2013 12:53:51 #
Beware of spray mount adhesives. They will sometimes bubble in places after hanging for a couple of decades. Especially if near a fireplace. If you do use them be sure and sparay both surfaces well and press together hard with a roller.
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