Digital BW, The Print

Paul,

I have some sepia prints I made on matte canvas (BC Brilliance 2) that 
are mounted on gatorfoam and I want to display them in simple frames 
without glazing.  Which (Lascaux or PrintShield or something else?) do 
you think would be best for physical protection and minimal change in 
the surface appearance of the prints?

Carl

On Apr 16, 2005, at 6:18 PM, Paul Roark wrote:

>
> Terry,
>
> Lascaux Fixativ is like PremierArt Print Shield, except it does not 
> reduce
> the dmax of matte papers significantly -- which Print Shield does.  
> So, I
> use Print Shield on glossy papers (where it increases dmax) and 
> Lascaux on
> matte papers.
>
> Lascaux Fixativ is sold at painting supply houses like Dick Blick.  See
> http://www.dickblick.com/zz217/14/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=4138.  It 
> is
> composed of the Rohm & Haas B72 acrylic formula that is well known for 
> its
> archival character.  It does not have any UV absorbing additives and 
> does
> not add to pigment lightfastness.  It is used by many pastel painters 
> for
> physical protection of the picture with the least visible effect, 
> which is
> just what I'm looking for also.
>
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
>> [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of 
>> Terry
>> Ritz
>> Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 1:53 PM
>> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: RE: [Digital BW] entrada..or ?
>>
>>
>> Paul Roark [mailto:paul.roark@...] wrote:
>>
>>> Just those noted originally.  For high end sales I've been
>>> most comfortable selling Epson UltraSmooth due to Wilhelm and
>>> my tests.  I think it, especially if lightly sprayed with
>>> Lascaux Fixativ, has the best chance of not coming back to me
>>> with problems.
>>
>> Hi folks. I'm relatively new to the group, and have been lurking for a
>> while. I've picked up some outstanding information!
>>
>> I understand the protection that PremierArt Print Shield and lacquers
>> offer,
>> but I'm unclear about the advantages of applying a fix. Could someone
>> enlighten me?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Terry.