Digital BW, The Print

Paul Roark wrote:

>Keith,
>
>I just use foam-core for the backing in a metal frame.  The print itself is
>in a Light-Impressions hinged mount board.  Would foam core pose any
>problems in this application?
>
>Gatorboard costs about twice what I pay for local (probably not archival)
>foam core.  It's just a matter of cost and convenience.
>
>  
>
I'd use either archival foam core or gatorboard...

Non-archival foam core MAY give off formaldehyde and other volatile vapors..

I stopped using foamcore at Berkeley after two prints got knocked from a 
wall during a crit.. I had to run down the hall to the mounting room and 
recrop.. UGH... Never again..

Keith
 
 



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