rosens
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Storing of prints, by rosens on Apr 11, 2007 2:00:20 GMT 1, So obviously leaving the print in the tube is bad form, but would you suggest taking it out of the tube BEFORE you take it to get framed (so it uncurls), or waiting until you go to a reputable framer and have them handle it?
So obviously leaving the print in the tube is bad form, but would you suggest taking it out of the tube BEFORE you take it to get framed (so it uncurls), or waiting until you go to a reputable framer and have them handle it?
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krazy
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Storing of prints, by krazy on Apr 11, 2007 8:16:39 GMT 1, I usually wrap my prints in acid free tissue paper before putting into the mylar sleeves. I'm a bit paranoid that the paint/ink will stick to the plastic if it's left for too long...
The big drawback to this is that it's not easy to display the picture when you're showing off the collection, but I get around this by taking photo's of each print before archiving.
I usually wrap my prints in acid free tissue paper before putting into the mylar sleeves. I'm a bit paranoid that the paint/ink will stick to the plastic if it's left for too long...
The big drawback to this is that it's not easy to display the picture when you're showing off the collection, but I get around this by taking photo's of each print before archiving.
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smashedhat
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Storing of prints, by smashedhat on Apr 11, 2007 8:22:23 GMT 1, My local art shop has two types of sleeves - storage and archival, the guy told me that the archival ones had been treated so that ink won't stick to them but the display ones can be a problem after a few months.
Apparantly it's just a problem with glicee/inkjets and not screens, but I'd go for the archival ones, particularly since they seem to cost the same once you get to A1 size
My local art shop has two types of sleeves - storage and archival, the guy told me that the archival ones had been treated so that ink won't stick to them but the display ones can be a problem after a few months.
Apparantly it's just a problem with glicee/inkjets and not screens, but I'd go for the archival ones, particularly since they seem to cost the same once you get to A1 size
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krazy
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Storing of prints, by krazy on Apr 11, 2007 8:59:57 GMT 1, My local art shop has two types of sleeves - storage and archival, the guy told me that the archival ones had been treated so that ink won't stick to them but the display ones can be a problem after a few months. Apparantly it's just a problem with glicee/inkjets and not screens, but I'd go for the archival ones, particularly since they seem to cost the same once you get to A1 size
Good advice.. thanks for the heads up. I'm going to my local art supply store now to see what I can find!
My local art shop has two types of sleeves - storage and archival, the guy told me that the archival ones had been treated so that ink won't stick to them but the display ones can be a problem after a few months. Apparantly it's just a problem with glicee/inkjets and not screens, but I'd go for the archival ones, particularly since they seem to cost the same once you get to A1 size Good advice.. thanks for the heads up. I'm going to my local art supply store now to see what I can find! |
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 14, 2007 21:51:28 GMT 1, Got my A1 Ringbinder folder today along with a few archival slips. ;D
How long do prints kept in tubes tend to take to unroll?
General speaking....are we talking days?
Got my A1 Ringbinder folder today along with a few archival slips. ;D
How long do prints kept in tubes tend to take to unroll?
General speaking....are we talking days?
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romanywg
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Storing of prints, by romanywg on Apr 14, 2007 22:43:03 GMT 1, Depends how large or small the tube was, the weight of the paper etc... I've just taken some prints out of rolls after over 15 years and I think they may take some time! Best not to keep them in a tube for more than a month. Then when they are in a porfolio just make sure that they have some weight on them to help flatten them out. They should flatten out in a couple of weeks.
Depends how large or small the tube was, the weight of the paper etc... I've just taken some prints out of rolls after over 15 years and I think they may take some time! Best not to keep them in a tube for more than a month. Then when they are in a porfolio just make sure that they have some weight on them to help flatten them out. They should flatten out in a couple of weeks.
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 14, 2007 22:50:18 GMT 1, Depends how large or small the tube was, the weight of the paper etc... I've just taken some prints out of rolls after over 15 years and I think they may take some time! Best not to keep them in a tube for more than a month. Then when they are in a porfolio just make sure that they have some weight on them to help flatten them out. They should flatten out in a couple of weeks.
Cheers. 
I've got some that have been in the tube maybe days others, probably a year.  Now I know best it'll not happen again. ;D
Depends how large or small the tube was, the weight of the paper etc... I've just taken some prints out of rolls after over 15 years and I think they may take some time! Best not to keep them in a tube for more than a month. Then when they are in a porfolio just make sure that they have some weight on them to help flatten them out. They should flatten out in a couple of weeks. Cheers. I've got some that have been in the tube maybe days others, probably a year. Now I know best it'll not happen again. ;D |
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ogrgel
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Storing of prints, by ogrgel on Apr 15, 2007 10:19:36 GMT 1, I have those and they seem fine .. the only problem is they don't have hard backing (if that's the word) and if you have same large prints like Morons .. you risk that when flipping 'pages' you can bend a corner .. that's why I've put in a spare mounting board to prevent that from happening ..
I have those and they seem fine .. the only problem is they don't have hard backing (if that's the word) and if you have same large prints like Morons .. you risk that when flipping 'pages' you can bend a corner .. that's why I've put in a spare mounting board to prevent that from happening ..
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 15, 2007 11:33:35 GMT 1, The archival sheets all seem to have a soft back. I'm thinking maybe it's something to do with having acid free paper? Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
The archival sheets all seem to have a soft back. I'm thinking maybe it's something to do with having acid free paper? Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. |
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motor
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Storing of prints, by motor on Apr 15, 2007 11:55:33 GMT 1, The archival sheets all seem to have a soft back. I'm thinking maybe it's something to do with having acid free paper? Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
As far as I'm concerned almost all types of paper are acid free...
The archival sheets all seem to have a soft back. I'm thinking maybe it's something to do with having acid free paper? Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. As far as I'm concerned almost all types of paper are acid free... |
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 15, 2007 15:44:47 GMT 1, Are you just meant to let prints unravel themselves?
Are you just meant to let prints unravel themselves?
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7eny
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Storing of prints, by 7eny on Apr 15, 2007 18:15:52 GMT 1, Thanks guys ;D
Thanks guys ;D
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Storing of prints, by mcnuts on Apr 15, 2007 18:43:04 GMT 1,
I'm still a tuber but ready to convert. So, I get the idea. Get a portfolio. Sure. Sleeves? Acid Free thanks. And I get I can buy that stuff online as well as some places (London Graphic Design) but what about backing board?
Is there a special board to buy? Do people cut it themselves?
Also buying a folder. Any tips? What should one cost? THe A1s I have seen seem to be around 40GBp. That seem about right? Perhaps I should just buy an A0 so my JD can fit in with the others
I am such a newbie 
I'm still a tuber but ready to convert. So, I get the idea. Get a portfolio. Sure. Sleeves? Acid Free thanks. And I get I can buy that stuff online as well as some places (London Graphic Design) but what about backing board? Is there a special board to buy? Do people cut it themselves? Also buying a folder. Any tips? What should one cost? THe A1s I have seen seem to be around 40GBp. That seem about right? Perhaps I should just buy an A0 so my JD can fit in with the others I am such a newbie |
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 15, 2007 19:22:55 GMT 1, My A1 cost ยฃ36 from an art shop and the archival sleaves were around ยฃ2.80 each. I'm not bothering with a board, I'll just be using the folder to store the prints till I can frame them.
My A1 cost ยฃ36 from an art shop and the archival sleaves were around ยฃ2.80 each. I'm not bothering with a board, I'll just be using the folder to store the prints till I can frame them. |
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Storing of prints, by Curley on Apr 15, 2007 19:25:05 GMT 1, I'm still a tuber but ready to convert. So, I get the idea. Get a portfolio. Sure. Sleeves? Acid Free thanks. And I get I can buy that stuff online as well as some places (London Graphic Design) but what about backing board? Is there a special board to buy? Do people cut it themselves? Also buying a folder. Any tips? What should one cost? THe A1s I have seen seem to be around 40GBp. That seem about right? Perhaps I should just buy an A0 so my JD can fit in with the others I am such a newbie
All you need is some acid fee mounting board that fits your acid free sleeves and your off.
I also use large Scotch photo corners to hold the print to the board so its not moving about when you move the portfolio.
hope that helps.
I'm still a tuber but ready to convert. So, I get the idea. Get a portfolio. Sure. Sleeves? Acid Free thanks. And I get I can buy that stuff online as well as some places (London Graphic Design) but what about backing board? Is there a special board to buy? Do people cut it themselves? Also buying a folder. Any tips? What should one cost? THe A1s I have seen seem to be around 40GBp. That seem about right? Perhaps I should just buy an A0 so my JD can fit in with the others I am such a newbie All you need is some acid fee mounting board that fits your acid free sleeves and your off. I also use large Scotch photo corners to hold the print to the board so its not moving about when you move the portfolio. hope that helps. |
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Storing of prints, by mcnuts on Apr 15, 2007 19:31:58 GMT 1, indeed. cheers folks.
indeed. cheers folks.
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 15, 2007 21:07:46 GMT 1, I'm still a tuber but ready to convert. So, I get the idea. Get a portfolio. Sure. Sleeves? Acid Free thanks. And I get I can buy that stuff online as well as some places (London Graphic Design) but what about backing board? Is there a special board to buy? Do people cut it themselves? Also buying a folder. Any tips? What should one cost? THe A1s I have seen seem to be around 40GBp. That seem about right? Perhaps I should just buy an A0 so my JD can fit in with the others I am such a newbie All you need is some acid fee mounting board that fits your acid free sleeves and your off. I also use large Scotch photo corners to hold the print to the board so its not moving about when you move the portfolio. hope that helps.
Got any pics of how it all holds together?
I'm still a tuber but ready to convert. So, I get the idea. Get a portfolio. Sure. Sleeves? Acid Free thanks. And I get I can buy that stuff online as well as some places (London Graphic Design) but what about backing board? Is there a special board to buy? Do people cut it themselves? Also buying a folder. Any tips? What should one cost? THe A1s I have seen seem to be around 40GBp. That seem about right? Perhaps I should just buy an A0 so my JD can fit in with the others I am such a newbie All you need is some acid fee mounting board that fits your acid free sleeves and your off. I also use large Scotch photo corners to hold the print to the board so its not moving about when you move the portfolio. hope that helps. Got any pics of how it all holds together? |
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 15, 2007 21:52:36 GMT 1, The temptation to immediately force the print flat by holding it down with objects should be avoided, as this will increase the risk of damage. [It is similar to the risk of pulling a muscle if you start stretching without a proper warm-up.]
I've a print that I only received last week and have had it on the table waiting for it to unroll for over a day and it shows no signs of flattening. 
The temptation to immediately force the print flat by holding it down with objects should be avoided, as this will increase the risk of damage. [It is similar to the risk of pulling a muscle if you start stretching without a proper warm-up.] I've a print that I only received last week and have had it on the table waiting for it to unroll for over a day and it shows no signs of flattening. |
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Storing of prints, by hungrig on Apr 15, 2007 23:51:11 GMT 1, The temptation to immediately force the print flat by holding it down with objects should be avoided, as this will increase the risk of damage. [It is similar to the risk of pulling a muscle if you start stretching without a proper warm-up.] I've a print that I only received last week and have had it on the table waiting for it to unroll for over a day and it shows no signs of flattening.
arcam,
Apologies if I was unclear. The emphasis in my post should have been on the "immediately".
Your print will not unroll on its own. You will need to flatten it out slowly and bit by bit, holding it down with books or other flat weights (preferably with a layer of acid-free tissue paper in between). What I meant to say is that, if you do it too quickly with a print that has been in a tube for a long time, there is a higher risk that the print will kink in the process.
Eventually, you will be able to hold the print down completely flat, before getting it framed or inserting it in an acid-free sleeve for the portfolio.
The temptation to immediately force the print flat by holding it down with objects should be avoided, as this will increase the risk of damage. [It is similar to the risk of pulling a muscle if you start stretching without a proper warm-up.] I've a print that I only received last week and have had it on the table waiting for it to unroll for over a day and it shows no signs of flattening. arcam, Apologies if I was unclear. The emphasis in my post should have been on the "immediately". Your print will not unroll on its own. You will need to flatten it out slowly and bit by bit, holding it down with books or other flat weights (preferably with a layer of acid-free tissue paper in between). What I meant to say is that, if you do it too quickly with a print that has been in a tube for a long time, there is a higher risk that the print will kink in the process. Eventually, you will be able to hold the print down completely flat, before getting it framed or inserting it in an acid-free sleeve for the portfolio. |
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Storing of prints, by romanywg on Apr 15, 2007 23:54:36 GMT 1, They will never unroll by themselves. You will need to help it along by putting some weight over the whole print.
They will never unroll by themselves. You will need to help it along by putting some weight over the whole print.
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 16, 2007 0:52:10 GMT 1, arcam, Apologies if I was unclear. The emphasis in my post should have been on the "immediately". Your print will not unroll on its own. You will need to flatten it out slowly and bit by bit, holding it down with books or other flat weights (preferably with a layer of acid-free tissue paper in between). What I meant to say is that, if you do it too quickly with a print that has been in a tube for a long time, there is a higher risk that the print will kink in the process. Eventually, you will be able to hold the print down completely flat, before getting it framed or inserting it in an acid-free sleeve for the portfolio.
Ah ok......got ya.  My girlfriend has been telling me all day it won't unroll by itself, and I kept saying "it will, give it time"....lol ;D I can feel a "I told you so" coming tomorrow..lol ;D
Thank you.
romanywg thank you too.
arcam, Apologies if I was unclear. The emphasis in my post should have been on the "immediately". Your print will not unroll on its own. You will need to flatten it out slowly and bit by bit, holding it down with books or other flat weights (preferably with a layer of acid-free tissue paper in between). What I meant to say is that, if you do it too quickly with a print that has been in a tube for a long time, there is a higher risk that the print will kink in the process. Eventually, you will be able to hold the print down completely flat, before getting it framed or inserting it in an acid-free sleeve for the portfolio. Ah ok......got ya. My girlfriend has been telling me all day it won't unroll by itself, and I kept saying "it will, give it time"....lol ;D I can feel a "I told you so" coming tomorrow..lol ;D Thank you. romanywg thank you too. |
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Storing of prints, by mcnuts on Apr 16, 2007 7:16:39 GMT 1, great tips. Curley, if possible, could you post an example. I get it but I'm sure it'd be good for the thread utility.
great tips. Curley, if possible, could you post an example. I get it but I'm sure it'd be good for the thread utility.
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Curley
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Storing of prints, by Curley on Apr 16, 2007 7:59:09 GMT 1, All you need is some acid fee mounting board that fits your acid free sleeves and your off. I also use large Scotch photo corners to hold the print to the board so its not moving about when you move the portfolio. hope that helps. Got any pics of how it all holds together?
Will do later today when i get 5 mins. ;D
All you need is some acid fee mounting board that fits your acid free sleeves and your off. I also use large Scotch photo corners to hold the print to the board so its not moving about when you move the portfolio. hope that helps. Got any pics of how it all holds together? Will do later today when i get 5 mins. ;D |
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Curley
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Storing of prints, by Curley on Apr 16, 2007 15:23:36 GMT 1, great tips. Curley, if possible, could you post an example. I get it but I'm sure it'd be good for the thread utility.
here you go...
Unfortunately it seems the corners i use to keep them in place on the mounting board are invisible to my camera.
I would advise you use something to hold them in place to the mounting board as the last thing you want is for that expensive print to slip into either the rings in the centre or down to the bottom edge and get crushed. 
The ones i use are Scotch and are acid free. Picked them up in paperchase.
Standard Black Acid free mounting board. You can use any colour so long as its AF.
great tips. Curley, if possible, could you post an example. I get it but I'm sure it'd be good for the thread utility. here you go... Unfortunately it seems the corners i use to keep them in place on the mounting board are invisible to my camera. I would advise you use something to hold them in place to the mounting board as the last thing you want is for that expensive print to slip into either the rings in the centre or down to the bottom edge and get crushed. The ones i use are Scotch and are acid free. Picked them up in paperchase. Standard Black Acid free mounting board. You can use any colour so long as its AF. |
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Storing of prints, by mcnuts on Apr 16, 2007 15:30:13 GMT 1, great tips. Curley, if possible, could you post an example. I get it but I'm sure it'd be good for the thread utility. here you go... Unfortunately it seems the corners i use to keep them in place on the mounting board are invisible to my camera. I would advise you use something to hold them in place to the mounting board as the last thing you want is for that expensive print to slip into either the rings in the centre or down to the bottom edge and get crushed. The ones i use are Scotch and are acid free. Picked them up in paperchase. Standard Black Acid free mounting board. You can use any colour so long as its AF.
cheers +1 m8
great tips. Curley, if possible, could you post an example. I get it but I'm sure it'd be good for the thread utility. here you go... Unfortunately it seems the corners i use to keep them in place on the mounting board are invisible to my camera. I would advise you use something to hold them in place to the mounting board as the last thing you want is for that expensive print to slip into either the rings in the centre or down to the bottom edge and get crushed. The ones i use are Scotch and are acid free. Picked them up in paperchase. Standard Black Acid free mounting board. You can use any colour so long as its AF. cheers +1 m8 |
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 16, 2007 15:31:40 GMT 1, Nice one Curley....thank you.
Nice one Curley....thank you. |
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Storing of prints, by monochrome on Apr 16, 2007 16:06:39 GMT 1, the best place to store prints is on eBay i find.
the best place to store prints is on eBay i find.
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Storing of prints, by corblimeylimey on Apr 17, 2007 19:43:31 GMT 1, I found it was cheaper to buy A0 sheets of mountboard (conservation acid free) and cut them in half yourself rather than buying A1 sheets.
I found it was cheaper to buy A0 sheets of mountboard (conservation acid free) and cut them in half yourself rather than buying A1 sheets.
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Storing of prints, by arcam on Apr 21, 2007 20:20:49 GMT 1, Anyone know of any online stores where I can buy acid fee mounting board? Thanks.
Anyone know of any online stores where I can buy acid fee mounting board? Thanks. |
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Now I know best it'll not happen again. ;D
My girlfriend has been telling me all day it won't unroll by itself, and I kept saying "it will, give it time"....lol ;D I can feel a "I told you so" coming tomorrow..lol ;D
