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Re: protective coatings for inkjet on mylar ?

2005-05-20 by jkwait2000

I have done work for people in the past and have used a clear
lamination to seal the print.  I also have mounted the mylar to
plexiglass using optically clear adhesive both have protected the
print and perserved the integrity of the clear sections
-Jeff


> A client of mine is a nationally recognized sculptor who creates
large pieces
> that are created from inkjet geometric patterns that are printed on
mylar with
> Lyson Lysonic "archival" dyes in an Epson printer.
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> I have suggested that she spray these objects with Premier Art UV
spray to
> protect them since they are not behind glass. This coating however
changes
> the appearance of the mylar and does not go on smoothly.
> 
> We are searching for something to coat this work with that will go
on evenly
> and not change the appearance of the work. Does anyone know of a
solution.
> 
> Thanks,
> John
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