Digital BW, The Print

Harry, you are smart to keep the print off the glass to prevent ferrotyping where the emulsion sticks to the glass. FrameTek ( http://www.frametek.com/ ) makes both Econospace and Framespace and they have lots of great information on their website. I prefer Framespace since it clips on the glazing without the need for adhesive. It cost a little more than Econospace but you dont have to worry about the adhesive failing over time and the top spacer dropping down over the print. You can buy them in bulk directly from FrameTek and my company sells them cut to size although we do not have them on our website yet.

If you are concerned about archival and you are not using a mat you also need to consider the frame type since your print will be near the frame. Metal is ok but a wood frame will be very acidic. You can use frame-sealing tape such as Lineco Self-Adhesive Frame Sealing Tape (L387-0151) to protect your print from the frame. 

Cheers,
Mark
President Frame Destination, Inc.
http://www.framedestination.com/


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "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.
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> 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.
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> If anyone can point me to a source that explains techniques, products and pitfalls, I'd be most appreciative.
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> Harry
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