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12/27/2005 03:37:35 PM · #26 |
I use a spray called Foto mount, I don't remember who makes it as ma can just ran on empty on christmas eve and eded it's career in the bin..
but it's really great for mounting prints on any type of paper, and it sticks to just about anything :)
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12/27/2005 04:09:39 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by DanSig:
I use a spray called Foto mount, I don't remember who makes it as ma can just ran on empty on christmas eve and eded it's career in the bin..
but it's really great for mounting prints on any type of paper, and it sticks to just about anything :) |
That goes on the back of the print.
I prefer dry-mount to spray-mount, but I know that option is not readily available to everyone. I use spray-mount sometimes when preparing prints for juried shows and Foto Mount is one of the better.
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12/27/2005 04:48:02 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by nsbca7:
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by nsbca7:
What I use on all my prints, and without problem is Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating. This product not only adds life to my archival prints, but protects them from scratches, smudges and fingerprints in the interim between printing and framing. Use this lightly for best results. |
Does this add a gloss to the print? I'm trying to avoid that. |
It comes in Matte and Gloss. Just use the Matte. A light coat takes most of the glare off my prints. I print on Premium Glossy from my 7600. |
I'm gonna see if I can find a can of this locally. In the mean time, I have tried a second product:
Krylon Preserve It!
Digital Photo & Paper Protectant
I think it has some potential, but it doesn't seem to be what I really want. My first coat on a test print produced the same milky color to the black areas. The second coat reduced that significantly, and the third coat makes it look almost acceptable. A fourth coat may do the trick. "Technique" is definitely going to be a player in this process. Getting the spray even is going to be key along with avoiding blotchy spots.
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12/27/2005 06:56:05 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by nsbca7:
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by nsbca7:
What I use on all my prints, and without problem is Krylon UV-Resistant Clear Acrylic Coating. This product not only adds life to my archival prints, but protects them from scratches, smudges and fingerprints in the interim between printing and framing. Use this lightly for best results. |
Does this add a gloss to the print? I'm trying to avoid that. |
It comes in Matte and Gloss. Just use the Matte. A light coat takes most of the glare off my prints. I print on Premium Glossy from my 7600. |
I'm gonna see if I can find a can of this locally. In the mean time, I have tried a second product:
Krylon Preserve It!
Digital Photo & Paper Protectant
I think it has some potential, but it doesn't seem to be what I really want. My first coat on a test print produced the same milky color to the black areas. The second coat reduced that significantly, and the third coat makes it look almost acceptable. A fourth coat may do the trick. "Technique" is definitely going to be a player in this process. Getting the spray even is going to be key along with avoiding blotchy spots. |
Shake the can well (of course) and if you are getting a milky glaze you are spraying it on too wet. A light dusting and no sooner then ten minutes apart if you need to re-coat.
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12/28/2005 11:01:29 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by nsbca7:
Shake the can well (of course) and if you are getting a milky glaze you are spraying it on too wet. A light dusting and no sooner then ten minutes apart if you need to re-coat. |
I bought a can of the stuff you suggested and it works great... thanks for the tip :)
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12/28/2005 11:36:13 AM · #31 |
I've been using SureGuard #921 by McDonald Protecta-Cote with excellent results. This is the "Lustre" finish. They also have gloss, semi-gloss, and matte. Also a Pro-Texture Plus that could be interesting.
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12/28/2005 11:41:56 AM · #32 |
Those all look good, but I think I'm gonna be happy with this Krylon spray. I paid $6.30 for a can of it at AC Moore and it's giving me the results I was looking for, as well as being archival and UV resistant.
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12/28/2005 12:50:57 PM · #33 |
| There is one problem with the Preserve It. I do lots of decoupage with my photos, onto wood plaques and what not, glass dishes, etc. The preserve it has a tendency to bleed when you put a finishing coat over the print. I have only had luck with sealing both the front and back of the photo with something like the Krylon matte finish, and then if I decide to pour something like Envirotex over the print, it keeps it from bleeding. The Envirotex is a varnish that gives everything a french finish. I do clocks as well, with my pictures, and I like the look of the high shine of the Envirotex. |
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