Francis
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September 2007
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by Francis on Nov 25, 2007 1:38:25 GMT 1, I am looking to float my Micallef GIWTBB in a frame, but don't want it to be destroyed and unremovable. What is the most safe and archival material you can get to float a print?
I am looking to float my Micallef GIWTBB in a frame, but don't want it to be destroyed and unremovable. What is the most safe and archival material you can get to float a print?
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bonesy
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July 2006
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by bonesy on Nov 25, 2007 20:36:41 GMT 1, Japanese rice paper hinges, though not all framers know how to frame with this technique.
I hear framers and collectors talk positively about linen tape. I wont stick any tape to my prints and have seen many prints damaged with "archival tape".
Japanese rice paper hinges, though not all framers know how to frame with this technique.
I hear framers and collectors talk positively about linen tape. I wont stick any tape to my prints and have seen many prints damaged with "archival tape".
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by manchestermike on Nov 25, 2007 20:44:03 GMT 1, Japanese rice paper hinges, though not all framers know how to frame with this technique. I hear framers and collectors talk positively about linen tape. I wont stick any tape to my prints and have seen many prints damaged with "archival tape".
Indeed... even using the best possible techniques you are still mounting your print... it's not called 'float mounting' for nothing 
Japanese rice paper hinges, though not all framers know how to frame with this technique. I hear framers and collectors talk positively about linen tape. I wont stick any tape to my prints and have seen many prints damaged with "archival tape". Indeed... even using the best possible techniques you are still mounting your print... it's not called 'float mounting' for nothing |
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Wiseblood
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May 2007
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by Wiseblood on Nov 25, 2007 20:47:29 GMT 1, I wont stick any tape to my prints and have seen many prints damaged with "archival tape".
Arent all prints that are framed mounted with tape on those little t shaped joints or whatever they are called using archival tape?
I wont stick any tape to my prints and have seen many prints damaged with "archival tape". Arent all prints that are framed mounted with tape on those little t shaped joints or whatever they are called using archival tape? |
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by corblimeylimey on Nov 25, 2007 20:51:19 GMT 1, I wont stick any tape to my prints and have seen many prints damaged with "archival tape". Arent all prints that are framed mounted with tape on those little t shaped joints or whatever they are called using archival tape?
Mine have been. Even if they don't float mount and use a mount board tape is still used, but much less is used than in float mounting as they generaly only put two strips on the top edge whereas float mounting could use up to six (top bottom & middle right & left)
I wont stick any tape to my prints and have seen many prints damaged with "archival tape". Arent all prints that are framed mounted with tape on those little t shaped joints or whatever they are called using archival tape? Mine have been. Even if they don't float mount and use a mount board tape is still used, but much less is used than in float mounting as they generaly only put two strips on the top edge whereas float mounting could use up to six (top bottom & middle right & left) |
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by darjeeling on Nov 25, 2007 20:51:21 GMT 1, Use the archival tape that you dip in water to activate the glue. That stuff is archival and won't hurt the print. Use only a small amount of water. I dip a brush in water and lightly brush the tape. You don't want the paper getting too wet. Then "hinge" the print with the tape. I'm sure you could google how to do it. To remove the tape brush some water over it again. Will come off easy.
DO NOT use any kind of sticky tape even if it says it is archival. That stuff can leave residue and be difficult to remove without creasing. Made that mistake once.
Use the archival tape that you dip in water to activate the glue. That stuff is archival and won't hurt the print. Use only a small amount of water. I dip a brush in water and lightly brush the tape. You don't want the paper getting too wet. Then "hinge" the print with the tape. I'm sure you could google how to do it. To remove the tape brush some water over it again. Will come off easy.
DO NOT use any kind of sticky tape even if it says it is archival. That stuff can leave residue and be difficult to remove without creasing. Made that mistake once.
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by corblimeylimey on Nov 25, 2007 20:58:04 GMT 1, Use the archival tape that you dip in water to activate the glue. That stuff is archival and won't hurt the print. Use only a small amount of water. I dip a brush in water and lightly brush the tape. You don't want the paper getting too wet. Then "hinge" the print with the tape. I'm sure you could google how to do it. To remove the tape brush some water over it again. Will come off easy. DO NOT use any kind of sticky tape even if it says it is archival. That stuff can leave residue and be difficult to remove without creasing. Made that mistake once.
I've been told by my framer that the conservation tape hinges that they use are water soluble.
Use the archival tape that you dip in water to activate the glue. That stuff is archival and won't hurt the print. Use only a small amount of water. I dip a brush in water and lightly brush the tape. You don't want the paper getting too wet. Then "hinge" the print with the tape. I'm sure you could google how to do it. To remove the tape brush some water over it again. Will come off easy. DO NOT use any kind of sticky tape even if it says it is archival. That stuff can leave residue and be difficult to remove without creasing. Made that mistake once. I've been told by my framer that the conservation tape hinges that they use are water soluble. |
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lastpost
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April 2007
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by lastpost on Nov 26, 2007 0:03:10 GMT 1, My framers wont float mount any of mine. Don't know why?!?
My framers wont float mount any of mine. Don't know why?!?
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bonesy
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July 2006
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by bonesy on Nov 26, 2007 2:14:15 GMT 1, Use the archival tape that you dip in water to activate the glue. That stuff is archival and won't hurt the print. Use only a small amount of water. I dip a brush in water and lightly brush the tape. You don't want the paper getting too wet. Then "hinge" the print with the tape. I'm sure you could google how to do it. To remove the tape brush some water over it again. Will come off easy. DO NOT use any kind of sticky tape even if it says it is archival. That stuff can leave residue and be difficult to remove without creasing. Made that mistake once.
Yup, that is the Japanese rice paper hinges that Im referring to, wet with a tad bit of water.
I use mylar strips or corners when framing with a matte. I will never stick any kind of "archival" tape to my prints. With mylar strips the print is secured to the matte without anything being adhered to the print.
The last print I saw photos of that was damaged with "archival tape" was a City Girl 76  . That could have only been framed in the last 6 months- dosent take long for the adhesive to cause damage.
Use the archival tape that you dip in water to activate the glue. That stuff is archival and won't hurt the print. Use only a small amount of water. I dip a brush in water and lightly brush the tape. You don't want the paper getting too wet. Then "hinge" the print with the tape. I'm sure you could google how to do it. To remove the tape brush some water over it again. Will come off easy. DO NOT use any kind of sticky tape even if it says it is archival. That stuff can leave residue and be difficult to remove without creasing. Made that mistake once. Yup, that is the Japanese rice paper hinges that Im referring to, wet with a tad bit of water. I use mylar strips or corners when framing with a matte. I will never stick any kind of "archival" tape to my prints. With mylar strips the print is secured to the matte without anything being adhered to the print. The last print I saw photos of that was damaged with "archival tape" was a City Girl 76 . That could have only been framed in the last 6 months- dosent take long for the adhesive to cause damage. |
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RBK
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September 2006
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by RBK on Nov 26, 2007 7:02:52 GMT 1, Float mounting a print of that size is a admirable plan - but you better be prepared for a lot of ripples. Please post pics when you are done though - would love to see it.
Float mounting a print of that size is a admirable plan - but you better be prepared for a lot of ripples. Please post pics when you are done though - would love to see it.
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Francis
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September 2007
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by Francis on Nov 26, 2007 19:55:39 GMT 1, Float mounting a print of that size is a admirable plan - but you better be prepared for a lot of ripples. Please post pics when you are done though - would love to see it.
Took it to the framers today and they recommended to not float it. They instead told me to drymount it for best results?
Float mounting a print of that size is a admirable plan - but you better be prepared for a lot of ripples. Please post pics when you are done though - would love to see it. Took it to the framers today and they recommended to not float it. They instead told me to drymount it for best results? |
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bonesy
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July 2006
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What is the most archival way to float a print?, by bonesy on Nov 26, 2007 19:57:19 GMT 1, Float mounting a print of that size is a admirable plan - but you better be prepared for a lot of ripples. Please post pics when you are done though - would love to see it. Took it to the framers today and they recommended to not float it. They instead told me to drymount it for best results?
Your kidding, right? Drymount means to glue it to the backing board. I recomend you get a new framer.
Float mounting a print of that size is a admirable plan - but you better be prepared for a lot of ripples. Please post pics when you are done though - would love to see it. Took it to the framers today and they recommended to not float it. They instead told me to drymount it for best results? Your kidding, right? Drymount means to glue it to the backing board. I recomend you get a new framer. |
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. That could have only been framed in the last 6 months- dosent take long for the adhesive to cause damage.
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