Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "john dean" 
<deanwork2003@y...> wrote:
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. So it's not just inkjet, but
> everything. In that case strong lamination or even better, several
> coats of a good varnish could be the best solution. A lot more does
> need to be done in that area. As far as I know there are no really
> good "scientific" tests that have been published about these good new
> acrylic/laytex varnishes that we use for canvas work, and how they can
> protect prints under very harsh conditions. That Livick guy did do
> these kind of tests.
> 
> john
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John:
If you read Wilhelms site closely, he has investigated laminates and sprays over the years. 
Basically he has found little value in such products relative to UV fading.

He has found that products such as Print Guard are effective on microporous papers. This 
is probably due to sealing the pigments against oxidation effects.

John Nollendorfs