Digital BW, The Print

> Thanks.  They quoted me around £20 (USD36) for a 12x18 ­ just 
> for the tissue.....  

Ouch!!  I would say either (a) it's time for a new framer or (b) the
translation is that they don't want to do the work.  Steve, you can probably
pick up a used Seal press for not much.  Years ago I picked up my 16x20
press (still the current model) in excellent condition for $250, mainly
because the local stores didn't know what to do with it.  If you have
patience, you can cut good matts with the Logan economy cutter (about
$100USD).  Plus you will want to spring a few $ for Ansel's book "The
Print", which has a complete guide to dry-mounting.  I finally had to
outsource my framing due to time constraints, and here the framer uses the
Light Impressions mounting corners (dry-mounting is a little tricky and I
still don't want anyone else to do it).  The corners are very good if you
have a stiff paper that doesn't "wave".  As I may have mentioned,
dry-mounting is basically an artistic decision, one that will drive the
conservators nuts, but is my preference if I have time because only the
image area is mounted.  Hope this helps a little.

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