Digital BW, The Print

I am sorry but I don¹t see how this is particularly different from framing
with a two inch archival matt in the front ­ unless as Ken suggests there is
something particularly alluring about archival matt paper to insects in
which case I would suggest that there is something very wrong with its
product development....Perhaps there is an entymologist out there who can
help.  There is no doubt that glass increases protection.  However I don¹t
think that is the question here but rather is using a matt and frame
combination any worse than pinning the sprayed print to the wall ­ ie does
using a matt worsen the longevity of a sprayed print or simply not keep up
with the print.  I am very happen to achieve anything close to Wilhelm
ratings for PremierArt sprayed prints.  Does anyone know the rating of
archival matt board (on its own) - I could not find info on Nielsen &
Bainbridge¹s site.  What if the matt is also sprayed with PrintShield? (I
currently spray the front matt but not the sheet that sits between the back
of the print and the backing board.)

<snip> Tom Andrews wrote:

No mat.  I am talking about putting the mounted print
directly in the frame without
glass or mat




From: Joe Davajon <davajon@...>
Reply-To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 20:48:32 -0800 (PST)
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: Epson Premier Semi-gloss, Semi-matte &
PremierArt Print Shield

<snip> Tom Andrews wrote:

No mat.  I am talking about putting the mounted print
directly in the frame without
glass or mat; or displaying the print mounted to a
sturdy board such as gatorfoam or
dibond and having no frame at all.  The image would go
all the way to the edge of
the board it is mounted on.  I know this will work
well with a laminated print, but I
want to do it with a light spray coat such as Premier
Art Print Shield - an iffy
proposition. 

Tom Andrews

I see.  That looks like it would be one way to show
prints without glazing and not have them suffer
damage.  Nice idea.  Thanks for your imput Tom.  I'll
give that more than a little thought.
Joe D
http://www.wildlandart.com







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