damullae
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Heat Activated Press?? NBG, by damullae on Feb 8, 2010 3:42:51 GMT 1, Hi all,
I had a few problems with my NBG framing which I discussed on a different thread… They were very helpful when I took the print back and are happy to make changes to make sure I am happy with the end result…. Since returning the print I have received the following email…
Am interested in your thoughts on “Heat Activated Press” .. does concern me a little and wondering if better to just leave flat for a while and see if in time normal hinges would work… …
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The framers have had a look at your print and unfortunately the wave in the print is causing the measurements to look uneven. Extra hinges will not stretch the wave out because the paper is too thick and was rolled up for a period of time.
The way the print is framed now, is the most archival way of framing. However, we have a second option for you, we can use a heat activated press which sticks the print down to an Art care restore board which is acid free and archival. This will flatten out all waves in the print. The starch that we use is heat activated so it is a reversible process. However there may be some residue left on the back of the print if you decide to reverse the process. As far as we know this will not hinder the value of the print.
I have attached some information on the Heat Activated Press.
Please feel free to call if you have any further questions about this product.
If you would like to go ahead with the Heat Activated Press I will need your confirmation in a response email.
Attachment:
Heat Activated Press
Conservation / Museum Standard
Difference between the Heat Activated Product and the Self Adhesive Product:
The heat activated adhesive used in this process is acid free and reversible whereas the self adhesive product is not acid free and is not reversible.
What is suitable for the Heat Press?
• All works on paper: watercolours, drawings, etchings, screen prints, lithographs
• Limited edition prints
• Paper Photographs
• Silks, batiks and other thin fabrics
What is not suitable for the Heat Press?
• CIBA chromes or any other plastic materials
• Works with 3 dimensional qualities
What else can be done in the heat press?
For delicate items where the integrity or the appearance may be compromised by age, tearing, holes etc. We are able to back the artwork with acid free (heat activated) conservation tissue. This process will aid in stabilizing the paper and reduce the likelihood of further deterioration/damage if left untreated.
Note: as with regular laminating, heat activated laminating is not reversible.
Heat Activated Laminate
Photographs printed on canvas can be laminated in the heat press (must be done prior to stretching). This provides a cleanable surface. Available in both matt and glass finishes.
Note: as with regular laminating, heat activate laminating is not reversible.
Standard photographs with paper backing can be adhered to canvas in the heat press using a double sided adhesive and then laminated in the press also – this gives a fine texture (obtained from the tooth of the canvas) to the photo and gives it the appearance of being printed on canvas. This would then be glued to MDF and framed as if a stretched canvas.
Hi all,
I had a few problems with my NBG framing which I discussed on a different thread… They were very helpful when I took the print back and are happy to make changes to make sure I am happy with the end result…. Since returning the print I have received the following email…
Am interested in your thoughts on “Heat Activated Press” .. does concern me a little and wondering if better to just leave flat for a while and see if in time normal hinges would work… …
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The framers have had a look at your print and unfortunately the wave in the print is causing the measurements to look uneven. Extra hinges will not stretch the wave out because the paper is too thick and was rolled up for a period of time.
The way the print is framed now, is the most archival way of framing. However, we have a second option for you, we can use a heat activated press which sticks the print down to an Art care restore board which is acid free and archival. This will flatten out all waves in the print. The starch that we use is heat activated so it is a reversible process. However there may be some residue left on the back of the print if you decide to reverse the process. As far as we know this will not hinder the value of the print.
I have attached some information on the Heat Activated Press.
Please feel free to call if you have any further questions about this product.
If you would like to go ahead with the Heat Activated Press I will need your confirmation in a response email.
Attachment:
Heat Activated Press
Conservation / Museum Standard
Difference between the Heat Activated Product and the Self Adhesive Product:
The heat activated adhesive used in this process is acid free and reversible whereas the self adhesive product is not acid free and is not reversible.
What is suitable for the Heat Press?
• All works on paper: watercolours, drawings, etchings, screen prints, lithographs
• Limited edition prints
• Paper Photographs
• Silks, batiks and other thin fabrics
What is not suitable for the Heat Press?
• CIBA chromes or any other plastic materials
• Works with 3 dimensional qualities
What else can be done in the heat press?
For delicate items where the integrity or the appearance may be compromised by age, tearing, holes etc. We are able to back the artwork with acid free (heat activated) conservation tissue. This process will aid in stabilizing the paper and reduce the likelihood of further deterioration/damage if left untreated.
Note: as with regular laminating, heat activated laminating is not reversible.
Heat Activated Laminate
Photographs printed on canvas can be laminated in the heat press (must be done prior to stretching). This provides a cleanable surface. Available in both matt and glass finishes.
Note: as with regular laminating, heat activate laminating is not reversible.
Standard photographs with paper backing can be adhered to canvas in the heat press using a double sided adhesive and then laminated in the press also – this gives a fine texture (obtained from the tooth of the canvas) to the photo and gives it the appearance of being printed on canvas. This would then be glued to MDF and framed as if a stretched canvas.
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spirit
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Heat Activated Press?? NBG, by spirit on Feb 8, 2010 10:34:13 GMT 1, Personally I would avoid that - although they say it is reversible it sounds a bit too much like drymounting to me - ie the entire print will be stuck down and reversible or not that doesn't sound good. If the back of the print gets left with a residue it WILL affect the value - after all would you pay the same amount for a mint print VS one covered in crap?
To be safe I would just leave the print to flatten.
Personally I would avoid that - although they say it is reversible it sounds a bit too much like drymounting to me - ie the entire print will be stuck down and reversible or not that doesn't sound good. If the back of the print gets left with a residue it WILL affect the value - after all would you pay the same amount for a mint print VS one covered in crap?
To be safe I would just leave the print to flatten.
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curiousgeorge
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Heat Activated Press?? NBG, by curiousgeorge on Feb 8, 2010 11:09:40 GMT 1, Avoid like the plague!
Find another framer
Avoid like the plague!
Find another framer
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damullae
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Heat Activated Press?? NBG, by damullae on Feb 8, 2010 13:10:55 GMT 1, hah okay cheers guys appreciate the responses - think ill get a second opinion.
Merci
hah okay cheers guys appreciate the responses - think ill get a second opinion.
Merci
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frontierman
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Heat Activated Press?? NBG, by frontierman on Feb 8, 2010 14:19:32 GMT 1, There is a product which is "archival reversible", it is called Artcare Restore, it is 5mm archival foamcore board, which comes sprayed with a coating of heat activated adhesive. Your artwork is placed in a vacuum press and heated up to 60 degrees F, and put under pressure for about 3 minutes. If you want to remove it you pop it back in the press at 60 degrees F, with no pressure, for a few minutes, take it out and you can prise the artwork off (very carefully). I would not recommend using this on rice paper, as the paper is too thin and might tear , when prising off.
Some info here www.nielsenonline.co.uk/pages/page/p13.html
There is a product which is "archival reversible", it is called Artcare Restore, it is 5mm archival foamcore board, which comes sprayed with a coating of heat activated adhesive. Your artwork is placed in a vacuum press and heated up to 60 degrees F, and put under pressure for about 3 minutes. If you want to remove it you pop it back in the press at 60 degrees F, with no pressure, for a few minutes, take it out and you can prise the artwork off (very carefully). I would not recommend using this on rice paper, as the paper is too thin and might tear , when prising off. Some info here www.nielsenonline.co.uk/pages/page/p13.html |
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spirit
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Heat Activated Press?? NBG, by spirit on Feb 8, 2010 14:34:38 GMT 1, I still wouldn't risk it on a Banksy...mainly because there is no point.
If you really want to get the print flat quickly then just get the framer to stick the print in his heated vacuum press (as used for drymounting) but just don't stick it/mount it to anything - instead put it between 2 sheets of acid free paper. The heat and pressure will flatten the print out in about a minute. Many framers do this anyway when they receive artwork in tubes and the client wants it framed quick.
I still wouldn't risk it on a Banksy...mainly because there is no point.
If you really want to get the print flat quickly then just get the framer to stick the print in his heated vacuum press (as used for drymounting) but just don't stick it/mount it to anything - instead put it between 2 sheets of acid free paper. The heat and pressure will flatten the print out in about a minute. Many framers do this anyway when they receive artwork in tubes and the client wants it framed quick.
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damullae
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Heat Activated Press?? NBG, by damullae on Feb 8, 2010 14:45:19 GMT 1, okay - nice idea... alternatively perhaps I be patient and leave as is knowing that it will eventually flatten in time
okay - nice idea... alternatively perhaps I be patient and leave as is knowing that it will eventually flatten in time
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shinybrite
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Heat Activated Press?? NBG, by shinybrite on May 2, 2010 22:07:04 GMT 1, I wouldn't say 'avoid that framers' just tell them 'no I don't want that'. They've looked at Art Care Restore, read the details and as the instructions say it's OK to use they're prepared to do it.
Generally most good framers will still advise against ACR on high value items - mine wouldn't do it even if you paid them double ;-)
Best - Jack
I wouldn't say 'avoid that framers' just tell them 'no I don't want that'. They've looked at Art Care Restore, read the details and as the instructions say it's OK to use they're prepared to do it.
Generally most good framers will still advise against ACR on high value items - mine wouldn't do it even if you paid them double ;-)
Best - Jack
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