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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Laquer on matte prints?

2004-06-10 by Steve Kale

I have been using Lyson Print Guard (same product) on my HPR prints for
framing without glazing.  It looks fine but a measured step wedge will show
a significant shift in density post spraying, including a large drop in
dMax.

> From: Tom Baker <tbaker1328@...>
> Reply-To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 19:29:58 -0700 (PDT)
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Re: Laquer on matte prints?
> 
> I use it on every print I offer for sale.  And, I am only using matt papers.
> Can't really see any difference in the image once it has dried, which is
> pretty quick.
> 
> Tom Baker
> 
> Bob Michaels <bob@...> wrote:
> Premier Art PrintShield says it's lacquer based. I've never used it
> personally though considering it. Anyone using it on matte prints? I
> though I remembered some people referring to it on matte.
> 
> Bob Michaels
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Tom OConnell"
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm sure this lacquer is solvent based. What this means is the
>>> solvent will soak right through the surface and your print will
>> look 
>>> like it's got blotches of kerosene. On matte print you need at
>> least 
>>> a coat of water based acrylic, then the lacquer or varnish can go
>> on 
>>> top without interacting with the substrate.
>>> 
>>> --nick
>>

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