[LargeFormat] mounting Fuji print material

[ryounger@home.com]

I mount the Fuji paper with one strip of tape across the top for 11x14" and smaller; for larger prints up to 20x24" I've =
had to put a piece of tape across the bottom edge as well to ensure they stay close to the mat. Otherwise static electric=
ity (I'm using UV filtering plexiglass instead of glass) caused the print to pull away and stick to the plexiglass. (30x3=
6" prints proved particularly troublesome) Enough static could get built up with just a gentle wiping of dust off the ple=
xi, and in Southern California, USA which has a reasonably dry climate, it could take two weeks to dissipate sufficiently=
 such that the print would pull away and lie against the board again. It looked like a huge wet spot on the print where i=
t touched the plexi! (I'm using two layers of 4-ply board.) Recommending anti-static wipe cloths to the buyers helped wit=
h some of the problem, but taping top and bottom solved the problem. Just ensure that the mat board is completely flat wh=
en you tape the bottom; and use some care to not pull the print, but just tape it as it lies. I use Tyvek tape. 

Bob Younger 
San Diego, CA
ryounger@home.com



original query.

i am investigating ways to mount fuji archival paper. what would the best
substrate be on which to mount the colour prints, and which adhesive would
offer a quality, non-acidic, archival effect. in SA the range of specific
archival glues is very limited. i once heard of mounting photographs to
board with wax, any responses. if a print lies against glass can it effect
longevity? any advice on archival mounting welcome. thanks



From: "Dave Southwood" <lava@mweb.co.za>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 09:06:23 +0200
Subject: [LargeFormat] mounting prints
Reply-To: largeformat@f32.net


thanks for the advice on mounting. the method which involves hanging the =3D
print(thanks to the 'good doctor' brock) appeals to me the most for its =3D
minimalism. i believe fuji crystal archive paper is not temperamental, =3D
its brow doesnt crease easily, so hanging it could be the way forward. =3D
the matte which has been mentioned, i presume, is a porous, breathable =3D
lineny material which separates the back of the print from a firmer =3D
board?? does anyone have ideas on materials with industrial applications =3D
which might serve the purpose of its specifically designed cousin? there =3D
still being a dearth of customised materials in SA. is this an a =3D
accurate description of a cross-section of a sensibly framed picture =3D
from the aspect of the viewer:

glass; gap of air; print; thin slivers of archival tape at top of print; =3D
matte; board   ???

make any sense?

does anyone know if my 15cm voigtlander apo lanthar has nuclear =3D
capabilities?

dave southwood
flat 1, coronation mansions
42 warren street
tamboerskloof
cape town
8001
south africa

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