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Re: [Digital BW] Framing without cover matte: Spacers?

2011-08-04 by Lew Schwartz

Still ask what they are made out of. Acid free doesn't mean the same as
archival. Some plastics emit vapors that can interact with prints.

On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 5:07 PM, Jason DeFontes <jason@...> wrote:

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> This is what I use:
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> http://www.metroframe.com/Products/Econospace
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> Not much to it... cut it to size and stick it to the glass.
>
> -Jason
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> On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 4:52 PM, hflockwood <hflockwood@...> wrote:
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> > I've decided to try framing some prints without a cover matte. These are
> > Cone K7 grayscale prints that will have been dry mounted, with a Seal
> press,
> > to archival (4-ply) matte board. I've determined that the heating process
> > does not adversely affect the Cone (carbon) inks.
> >
> > To keep the print from contacting the glass, I'll need spacers around the
> > edges. I have no experience with these, so I'm looking for guidance. I
> > typically mount in 16"x20" frames.
> >
> > If anyone can point me to a source that explains techniques, products and
> > pitfalls, I'd be most appreciative.
> >
> > Harry
> >
> >
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