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Re: protecting unframed photos

2008-10-15 by Joost Horsten

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Louis Dina" 
<lou@...> wrote:

> Yes...when in the original container, it is an opaque white and it
> does have a mild, sweet smell.  

Thanks for the info, so it's probably acrylics indeed and most likley 
not fundamentally different than the sample I got. I'll test a bit 
more with this sample first and if I'm not happy I'll order Glamour 
II.

> I usually apply a fairly heavy, wet
> spray, but always avoid drips, runs, etc.  Good atomization is
> important, but it is also important not to have too much air,
> otherwise you end up with a "dry spray" and a grainy texture (due to
> part of the spray drying prior to contact with the print).  When 
wet,
> it has a slightly cloudy appearance if applied heavily enough, but 
it
> dries crystal clear.  I find I prefer one heavy application to 
lighter
> application (even with multiple coats).  
> 

Ah.. that's very useful information as well! I'll surely keep it in 
mind.

Thanks again,

Joost

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