Digital BW, The Print

"mrjimbo" <mrjimbo@...> wrote:
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> A photographer friend of mine in another state had (24) 20 x 30 prints made on Epson's Prem Semi Matt. Then took them to a framer to get them mounted and framed ... 
> every print in the show was coming off the substrate.. 


I'm just getting around to reading this very good thread and wanted to second this experience.  My first "glossy" type prints made for the local museum were on Epson Premium Semi Matte.  The adhesives the framer used will not hold it to the substrate (supposedly acid-free foam core in this case).

My current approach when the museum wants "glossy" types for "glass-less" display has been my "sepia" workflow -- MIS PK, LK, LLK 100% carbon on Museo Silver Rag -- and they've been doing very well so far.  Samy's mounted them on Gatorboard (pre-treated with some type of adhesive) with a roller press they have.  It'll be interesting to see how they look after a few years.

I might add that purchasers of copies of the images in the local centennial historic photo display have opted for the sepia style prints over the neutral matte paper option.  On the other hand the museum director, who has taken classes in issues of archival materials and storage, wants a set of matte paper prints for long term storage. 

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com