Digital BW, The Print

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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "markroth61" 
<mark80905@h...> wrote:
> See this thread...it should answer your question; I was just 
looking 
> at it and found it very helpful:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/message/295
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> Mark R. 
> 
> (Avoid Krylon "Preserve-it!" The can makes tempting 
claims "archival, 
> doubles the life of the print, etc.", but leaves a rough texture on 
> the print. I am returning a can on Monday to the art store.)
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Mathews" 
> <ed@l...> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >      Is there a website someone can suggest that might have basic
> > information on methods of coating and protecting prints?  
> Specifically,
> > I'm printing with my Epson 1280 on Matte paper and just a drop of 
> water
> > causes the ink to run and ruins the whole print.  Is there 
> something I
> > can spray that will not dramatically ruin the tones of the image 
but
> > still protect it?  I tried some Krylon acrylic fixative (which I 
> use for
> > my homemade diffusion filters), and it just soaked into the paper,
> > ruined the print, and did nothing to protect it.
> >      Right now I'm using the Epson inks, as this is my 3'rd 1280 
> under
> > replacement (finally got a good one), but when these run out I'll
> > probably be MIS archival ink.
> >      I've seen many references hear to coatings using rods and 
> whatever,
> > but I have to admit I just don't understand that process at all 
(is
> > there a primer out there somewhere?).  Spraying something would 
be a
> > much easier way to get started for me.
> >      It seems to me that some kind of clear adhesive backed 
> laminated
> > sheet would be a good solution, but I suspect there's nothing 
like 
> that
> > out there that's archival in nature.
> >      All suggestions and information is appreciated.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Ed
> > http://lightandsilver.com