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Re: [Digital BW] Semigloss / Smooth Pearl / Oyster - was Forward Stepping, was B

2005-08-24 by Peter Tan

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Mitch Alland"
<mitcha@m...> wrote:
> Paul:
> 
> > I have not compared the spray with lamination on this paper.  In
general, I
> > think the lamination gives a glossier and, at least with some I've
seen, a
> > more plastic look.  With the spray I can keep a more semi-gloss
look to the
> > paper. 
> 
> There are different lamination films: some of them have a slight bit
of texture in them and 
> should be avoided. I've only used the glossy ones without texture. I
don't mind the 
> glossiness, as I reason that it's better than having to frame prints
under glass. My feeling is 
> that the blacks are also much deeper and the print richer than using
spray.
> 
> --Mitch/Bangkok

Hi Mitch,

Can you share what products you're using for your cold lamination? I'm
based in Kuala Lumpur and have been on the look out for these products. 

Kop Kun Kaap/Thanks
Peter Tan

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