Digital BW, The Print

List,
In reply to my own previous post I have since learned a few things regarding
adhesives.. for what it's worth to others.. Sorry if the topic strays from
core issues in Digital Printing, but I think the info might be useful for
some, especially in light of all our concerns regarding archival
qualities...
Through various Google searches on the topic of adhesives and archival
issues I came upon the following as posted on the University of Chicago
website:

http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/phd/materials.html

Dissertation Office | University Requirements for the Ph.D. Dissertation:
Materials

IV.2.3.2. Adhesive mounting

There are only two acceptable adhesives:

*    3M Double-Sided Tape #415. This material is sold in 1/4"-wide rolls.
Two vertical strips of double-sided tape should be applied to the two
longest edges of the photograph. The tape is available from the mail-order
companies above. 
*    3M Positionable Mounting Adhesive #568. This material is sold in rolls
and must be cut to the size of the illustration. The photograph or
illustration can be positioned until pressure is applied. The adhesive is
available from the conservation supply company Light Impressions or other 3M
distributors.

IV.2.3.3. Materials and methods that are NOT acceptable:

*    Glue or Glue Stick
*    Rubber cement 
*    Spray Adhesives
*    Tape other than 3M No. 415
*    Dry Mount Presses
*    Pressure sensitive tissue except that discussed above.

Finding this led me to learn more about the 3M Positionable Mounting
Adhesive #568. It appears to be a nice solution for my need to adhere a
piezo print to a substrate.

http://www.dickblick.com/zz231/07/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=2506

My question to anyone with possible experience with this material is
regarding the need for the proprietary rolling machine that is sold for
quite a bit of money - $450. Would a heat press (which I own) used without
heat apply appropriate pressure to make a permanent bond with this material?

Thanks again,
Jamie Gannon
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My previous post follows:

What dry mounting sheets are being used?

Is this method cool with the diehard archivists out there?
I'd like to try the dry mounting method. Is it definitely the adhesive
method of choice? - compared to any of the spray mount methods.

Is there a spray that might be acceptable as a non yellowing, acid free
solution? 

Other adhesive materials in use?

Any thoughts on this from traditional printmakers and collage artists would
be of interest.

I currently am participating in a print exchange of 25 prints with
traditional printmakers - as I currently have no access to intaglio or litho
presses I am going forward with piezo. I do feel a bit like a cheater
although I know I shouldn't. I won't make a big deal out of the process when
I submit the image. One of the dilemmas is the print size. 17 x 14 inches.
Too large for my 1160. So I would like to make a smaller image and mount it
to a 17 x 14 sheet of nice printmaking paper. I tested the pressing of a
debossed area (7 x 9 )on a slightly dampened sheet with an edge-angled piece
of matboard which adds an intaglio like quality to the overall sheet. My
piezo will mount inside the debossed area. I may be asking for trouble from
traditionalists... 
Oh well. So, I'm hoping the image quality makes up for it...

Thanks in advance.
Jamie Gannon