Morfx
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by Morfx on Mar 6, 2022 15:50:27 GMT 1, Not expensive way to store prints..
1200x900x18mm MDF.. (taped one side)
Keeps prints minty and flat (mine stored under my sofa)
Acid free tissue or Glassine paper between each print..
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Not expensive way to store prints.. 1200x900x18mm MDF.. (taped one side) Keeps prints minty and flat (mine stored under my sofa) Acid free tissue or Glassine paper between each print.. ๐ |
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by Acme Thunderer on Mar 6, 2022 17:49:56 GMT 1, Not expensive way to store prints.. 1200x900x18mm MDF.. (taped one side) Keeps prints minty and flat (mine stored under my sofa) Acid free tissue or Glassine paper between each print.. ๐
The extra weight will help flatten new prints as well.
Not expensive way to store prints.. 1200x900x18mm MDF.. (taped one side) Keeps prints minty and flat (mine stored under my sofa) Acid free tissue or Glassine paper between each print.. ๐ So simple - itโs pure genius ๐ The extra weight will help flatten new prints as well. |
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Morfx
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by Morfx on Mar 6, 2022 17:52:32 GMT 1, Not expensive way to store prints.. 1200x900x18mm MDF.. (taped one side) Keeps prints minty and flat (mine stored under my sofa) Acid free tissue or Glassine paper between each print.. ๐ So simple - itโs pure genius ๐ The extra weight will help flatten new prints as well.
That's why I went for 18mm and not 8 or 10mm ๐
Not expensive way to store prints.. 1200x900x18mm MDF.. (taped one side) Keeps prints minty and flat (mine stored under my sofa) Acid free tissue or Glassine paper between each print.. ๐ So simple - itโs pure genius ๐ The extra weight will help flatten new prints as well. That's why I went for 18mm and not 8 or 10mm ๐ |
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J0NNY
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by J0NNY on Mar 7, 2022 0:22:30 GMT 1, Not expensive way to store prints.. 1200x900x18mm MDF.. (taped one side) Keeps prints minty and flat (mine stored under my sofa) Acid free tissue or Glassine paper between each print.. ๐
I would look at getting a couple of sheets of acid free foam to go either side of the MDF just to add a bit of extra protection as the nasties in the mdf might leach out and I donโt think the paper will provide enough protection. It shouldnโt set you back much money but will be much safer in the long run
Not expensive way to store prints.. 1200x900x18mm MDF.. (taped one side) Keeps prints minty and flat (mine stored under my sofa) Acid free tissue or Glassine paper between each print.. ๐ I would look at getting a couple of sheets of acid free foam to go either side of the MDF just to add a bit of extra protection as the nasties in the mdf might leach out and I donโt think the paper will provide enough protection. It shouldnโt set you back much money but will be much safer in the long run |
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dullahmo
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by dullahmo on May 21, 2022 9:02:12 GMT 1, This is an idea someone on this forumn gave me a few weeks ago on a storage of large prints post. Thank you for the idea! I can`t exactly remember the user tag or find the exact thread.
It`s still a work in progress, I need to add some foam board on the inside surfaces and sew together a "wallet" to keep this large portfolio in. But we`re getting there! It opens and closes in full and smoothly. Main drawback is how heavy it is to carry but it will also help flatten artwork.
I went for 12mm thick MDF board from B&Q. This was ยฃ32 and I had it cut into 100*100cm. I bought a hinge (ยฃ6) not expecting it to be able to hold the weight but it`s actually doing fine so far!
It`s for my art works which are 24*36" and 32*32" which don`t quite fit into my A1 portfolio.
This is an idea someone on this forumn gave me a few weeks ago on a storage of large prints post. Thank you for the idea! I can`t exactly remember the user tag or find the exact thread. It`s still a work in progress, I need to add some foam board on the inside surfaces and sew together a "wallet" to keep this large portfolio in. But we`re getting there! It opens and closes in full and smoothly. Main drawback is how heavy it is to carry but it will also help flatten artwork. I went for 12mm thick MDF board from B&Q. This was ยฃ32 and I had it cut into 100*100cm. I bought a hinge (ยฃ6) not expecting it to be able to hold the weight but it`s actually doing fine so far! It`s for my art works which are 24*36" and 32*32" which don`t quite fit into my A1 portfolio. |
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by John The Badgers on May 21, 2022 18:58:49 GMT 1, Great work that dullahmo.
Coincidence, as I have done the same, I think it was Morfx with the idea?
I too used 12mm board from B&Q, and works a treat.
May I suggest, I used some large sheets of white card that B&M sell to line the board, then bought a pack of glassine paper to separate, and works a treat.
I put a couple of posters in there a few weeks ago, only looked last night, and they are now as flat as a pint at my local during 'Happy' Hour.
Great work that dullahmo.
Coincidence, as I have done the same, I think it was Morfx with the idea?
I too used 12mm board from B&Q, and works a treat.
May I suggest, I used some large sheets of white card that B&M sell to line the board, then bought a pack of glassine paper to separate, and works a treat.
I put a couple of posters in there a few weeks ago, only looked last night, and they are now as flat as a pint at my local during 'Happy' Hour.
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Morfx
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by Morfx on May 21, 2022 19:07:46 GMT 1, I believe that was taken from my idea that I leave under my sofa..
Only problem you will find, as it's fixed hinged, the more you put in it will not close properly.. it will end up wedge shaped..
I taped one side as this could be easily removed.
Looking good though.. ๐๐
I believe that was taken from my idea that I leave under my sofa.. Only problem you will find, as it's fixed hinged, the more you put in it will not close properly.. it will end up wedge shaped.. I taped one side as this could be easily removed. Looking good though.. ๐๐ |
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eyectopus
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by eyectopus on May 21, 2022 19:16:54 GMT 1, I believe that was taken from my idea that I leave under my sofa.. Only problem you will find, as it's fixed hinged, the more you put in it will not close properly.. it will end up wedge shaped.. I taped one side as this could be easily removed. Looking good though.. ๐๐
I agree about it becoming wedge shaped due to the hinge. One way to minimise that is to add the hinge after adding the inner boards. Either way it could lead to the top board not being even.
I would also be careful with blind stamps, especially if the blind stamp end of the print is at the hinge end of the folder. That can be minimised by cutting a hole in the inner board where the blind stamp is.
I believe that was taken from my idea that I leave under my sofa.. Only problem you will find, as it's fixed hinged, the more you put in it will not close properly.. it will end up wedge shaped.. I taped one side as this could be easily removed. Looking good though.. ๐๐ I agree about it becoming wedge shaped due to the hinge. One way to minimise that is to add the hinge after adding the inner boards. Either way it could lead to the top board not being even. I would also be careful with blind stamps, especially if the blind stamp end of the print is at the hinge end of the folder. That can be minimised by cutting a hole in the inner board where the blind stamp is. |
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Terry Fuckwitt
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by Terry Fuckwitt on May 21, 2022 19:54:50 GMT 1, I made one years ago from ply that's still going strong. I drilled six holes and used these snap keyrings that work as a hinge and prevent it becoming a wedge. As John The Badgers said line it with card( I used A0 mount board glued to the inside) as MDF is full of nasties.
I made one years ago from ply that's still going strong. I drilled six holes and used these snap keyrings that work as a hinge and prevent it becoming a wedge. As John The Badgers said line it with card( I used A0 mount board glued to the inside) as MDF is full of nasties. |
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dullahmo
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by dullahmo on May 21, 2022 21:58:28 GMT 1, I made one years ago from ply that's still going strong. I drilled six holes and used these snap keyrings that work as a hinge and prevent it becoming a wedge. As John The Badgers said line it with card( I used A0 mount board glued to the inside) as MDF is full of nasties.ย
Funnily enough this was going to be my original choice! Might have been easier thinking about it.
I made one years ago from ply that's still going strong. I drilled six holes and used these snap keyrings that work as a hinge and prevent it becoming a wedge. As John The Badgers said line it with card( I used A0 mount board glued to the inside) as MDF is full of nasties.ย Funnily enough this was going to be my original choice! Might have been easier thinking about it. |
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dullahmo
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by dullahmo on May 21, 2022 21:59:40 GMT 1, Great work that dullahmo. Coincidence, as I have done the same, I think it was Morfx with the idea? I too used 12mm board from B&Q, and works a treat. May I suggest, I used some large sheets of white card that B&M sell to line the board, then bought a pack of glassine paper to separate, and works a treat. I put a couple of posters in there a few weeks ago, only looked last night, and they are now as flat as a pint at my local during 'Happy' Hour.
Could you kindly provide me a link to the large sheets of white card?
That may be better than foam board / mount board as that might make the hinge stick out too much.
Great work that dullahmo. Coincidence, as I have done the same, I think it was Morfx with the idea? I too used 12mm board from B&Q, and works a treat. May I suggest, I used some large sheets of white card that B&M sell to line the board, then bought a pack of glassine paper to separate, and works a treat. I put a couple of posters in there a few weeks ago, only looked last night, and they are now as flat as a pint at my local during 'Happy' Hour. Could you kindly provide me a link to the large sheets of white card? That may be better than foam board / mount board as that might make the hinge stick out too much. |
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by Jules Leotard on May 22, 2022 1:53:45 GMT 1, I made one years ago from ply that's still going strong. I drilled six holes and used these snap keyrings that work as a hinge and prevent it becoming a wedge. As John The Badgers said line it with card( I used A0 mount board glued to the inside) as MDF is full of nasties.
I made one years ago from ply that's still going strong. I drilled six holes and used these snap keyrings that work as a hinge and prevent it becoming a wedge. As John The Badgers said line it with card( I used A0 mount board glued to the inside) as MDF is full of nasties. How thick is the ply that you used? |
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Terry Fuckwitt
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by Terry Fuckwitt on May 22, 2022 10:28:30 GMT 1, I made one years ago from ply that's still going strong. I drilled six holes and used these snap keyrings that work as a hinge and prevent it becoming a wedge. As John The Badgers said line it with card( I used A0 mount board glued to the inside) as MDF is full of nasties.ย How thick is the ply that you used?ย
It's 5mm, I wouldn't go less than that as it has a tendency to warp
I made one years ago from ply that's still going strong. I drilled six holes and used these snap keyrings that work as a hinge and prevent it becoming a wedge. As John The Badgers said line it with card( I used A0 mount board glued to the inside) as MDF is full of nasties.ย How thick is the ply that you used?ย It's 5mm, I wouldn't go less than that as it has a tendency to warp |
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woobl
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by woobl on May 22, 2022 13:50:16 GMT 1, Very smart idea. I popped this in another thread, but thereโs a Alibaba seller who does A0 ring bound portfolios:
www.alibaba.com/product-detail/A0-loose-leaf-Poster-Collection-Binder_1600075834564.html
I reached out to check what the minimum order wasโฆ 10,000 pieces! I fear thereโs not enough UAA members in need of such a large portfolio to justify getting that manyโฆ!
In the meantime will definitely try your idea!
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by John The Badgers on May 22, 2022 19:04:59 GMT 1, Great work that dullahmo. Coincidence, as I have done the same, I think it was Morfx with the idea? I too used 12mm board from B&Q, and works a treat. May I suggest, I used some large sheets of white card that B&M sell to line the board, then bought a pack of glassine paper to separate, and works a treat. I put a couple of posters in there a few weeks ago, only looked last night, and they are now as flat as a pint at my local during 'Happy' Hour. Could you kindly provide me a link to the large sheets of white card? That may be better than foam board / mount board as that might make the hinge stick out too much.
Apologies dullahmo,
I don't have a link as I went into B&M. There was a large rack of card/paper etc, I would imagine most stores have them?
As Mr Fuckwitt quite rightly points out, the board has some nasties in, so you need to but a barrier in, and I found this card works really well. Its less than ยฃ3 a sheet, I think I used 3 of them -
As to the hinge debate, I actually used Gorilla tape, you can then remove easily, add items and re-seal. You can also add to the opposite side to really keep everything flat.
Great work that dullahmo. Coincidence, as I have done the same, I think it was Morfx with the idea? I too used 12mm board from B&Q, and works a treat. May I suggest, I used some large sheets of white card that B&M sell to line the board, then bought a pack of glassine paper to separate, and works a treat. I put a couple of posters in there a few weeks ago, only looked last night, and they are now as flat as a pint at my local during 'Happy' Hour. Could you kindly provide me a link to the large sheets of white card? That may be better than foam board / mount board as that might make the hinge stick out too much. Apologies dullahmo, I don't have a link as I went into B&M. There was a large rack of card/paper etc, I would imagine most stores have them? As Mr Fuckwitt quite rightly points out, the board has some nasties in, so you need to but a barrier in, and I found this card works really well. Its less than ยฃ3 a sheet, I think I used 3 of them - As to the hinge debate, I actually used Gorilla tape, you can then remove easily, add items and re-seal. You can also add to the opposite side to really keep everything flat. |
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dullahmo
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by dullahmo on May 23, 2022 13:11:01 GMT 1, I`m starting to like the idea of tape more and more.
It`ll be stuck under my bed for the most part anyway!
Thank you, i`ll look for some card. B&Q is too far away now, i`ll check art supply shops
I`m starting to like the idea of tape more and more.
It`ll be stuck under my bed for the most part anyway!
Thank you, i`ll look for some card. B&Q is too far away now, i`ll check art supply shops
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dullahmo
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by dullahmo on Jun 17, 2022 11:36:11 GMT 1, To anyone above who has made a similar portfolio.
I wanted to ask what you would recommend as the maximum number of prints?
I have approximately 15 in right now and I could definitely squeeze in more but I don`t want to risk it with such expensive large prints.
The prints I have in there are 32*32inch and 24*36inches.
Thank you so much!
To anyone above who has made a similar portfolio.
I wanted to ask what you would recommend as the maximum number of prints?
I have approximately 15 in right now and I could definitely squeeze in more but I don`t want to risk it with such expensive large prints.
The prints I have in there are 32*32inch and 24*36inches.
Thank you so much!
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njr911
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by njr911 on Jun 17, 2022 12:18:35 GMT 1, Great idea, I've been meaning to do this for years for all those big Jagos. John Squires etc ect...Or I could frame or sell them but where's the fun in that 
Great idea, I've been meaning to do this for years for all those big Jagos. John Squires etc ect...Or I could frame or sell them but where's the fun in that |
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by tonys on Jun 17, 2022 14:53:35 GMT 1, I went for a similar option, but even less simple. AO acid-free mount board, a taped hinge and bulldog clips. Works a treat for flattening stuff
I went for a similar option, but even less simple. AO acid-free mount board, a taped hinge and bulldog clips. Works a treat for flattening stuff
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cebri1
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by cebri1 on Aug 25, 2022 10:44:04 GMT 1, Hi,
The surface area of my new appartment is not very large so I'm thinking to store vertically my art prints
Do you think it's possible storing them safely in this way ? maybe in a rigid portfolio ?
Thanks for your advices, have a nice day
Hi,
The surface area of my new appartment is not very large so I'm thinking to store vertically my art prints
Do you think it's possible storing them safely in this way ? maybe in a rigid portfolio ?
Thanks for your advices, have a nice day
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vickyv
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by vickyv on Aug 25, 2022 22:07:24 GMT 1, I canโt look now but if you search there was a thread on this (storing prints vertically) fairly recently as someone wanted to do exactly the same.
I canโt look now but if you search there was a thread on this (storing prints vertically) fairly recently as someone wanted to do exactly the same.
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Newar
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monday
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by monday on Mar 7, 2024 4:08:58 GMT 1, Thanks for the suggestions.
Iโm looking to store my Hirst Unique Print , 100 x 150cm , about 4 feet x 5 feet
Itโs currently flat on my office floor so Iโd like to move it and still keep it safe and flat
Thanks for the suggestions.
Iโm looking to store my Hirst Unique Print , 100 x 150cm , about 4 feet x 5 feet
Itโs currently flat on my office floor so Iโd like to move it and still keep it safe and flat
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lantosideb
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by lantosideb on Mar 10, 2024 13:02:28 GMT 1, Quick question - if youโre storing lots of different sized prints on top
of each other (separated by glassine paper), how can you avoid the smaller print edges/shapes leaving an indentation on the larger prints?
Quick question - if youโre storing lots of different sized prints on top
of each other (separated by glassine paper), how can you avoid the smaller print edges/shapes leaving an indentation on the larger prints?
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lantosideb
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by lantosideb on Jul 30, 2024 16:08:01 GMT 1, Can anyone recommend an alternative option to the large movie
Poster Baroque portfolio? Had one on order since Marchโฆ thanks!
Can anyone recommend an alternative option to the large movie
Poster Baroque portfolio? Had one on order since Marchโฆ thanks!
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by Random Ginger Bloke on Jul 30, 2024 17:00:56 GMT 1, Can anyone recommend an alternative option to the large movie Poster Baroque portfolio? Had one on order since Marchโฆ thanks!
Can anyone recommend an alternative option to the large movie Poster Baroque portfolio? Had one on order since Marchโฆ thanks! I've just got tracking email for my preorder from March, maybe going out in batches |
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lantosideb
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by lantosideb on Jul 30, 2024 23:56:14 GMT 1, Just cancelled mine - ridiculous wait timeโฆ
Just cancelled mine - ridiculous wait timeโฆ
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Greg
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by Greg on Jul 31, 2024 13:05:41 GMT 1, I have always wanted architect drawers for storage and finally I found some on FB market place big enough for A0 sized pieces, plus I now have the required space since moving house late last year.
They just needed a bit of a face lift
Before... i.ibb.co/QNpK4r5/IMG20240423163408.jpg
After...
i.ibb.co/sm78zdJ/IMG20240505170626.jpg
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lantosideb
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Inexpensive way to store larger A0 prints , by lantosideb on Jul 31, 2024 15:06:16 GMT 1, Looks great Greg! Iโm just after a large portfolio at the moment until we have a bit of a furniture clear out.
If anyone has any alternative options to Baroque that they could recommend thatโd be fab.
Looks great Greg! Iโm just after a large portfolio at the moment until we have a bit of a furniture clear out.
If anyone has any alternative options to Baroque that they could recommend thatโd be fab.
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