Digital BW, The Print

Yes this is true, buffered board should not be used with art work that is sensitive to an 
alkaline environment, as some of the older photographic process are.  Be sure to check 
before using a buffered board.  If in doubt use a non-buffered Rag board.  But I believe 
for most of our applications, i.e. digital prints and most modern photographic processes 
that the buffered board is safe and extends the life of most artwork for the length of time 
until all of the calcium carbonate in the board reacts with pollutants and is neutralized.

Thanks for bringing this important issue to light!

Randy Rancier

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "E Neilsen" <e.neilsen2@...> 
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> Randy, I recommend that you review the use of acid free and buffered board
> for use with various media. For some photo prints, this is VERY important.
> From my early experience with some Ink Jet papers it is also quite important
> here as well. I have had several well know brands SEVERLY yellow with some
> acid free boards; specific mounting tissue or adhesive is required.
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> The buffer in the boards needs to be used only when the buffering agent will
> not act upon the art in a negative way. (cyanotype for instance).
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> But for the most part sound advice. 
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> From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Randy
> Rancier
> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 9:11 PM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Keeping big prints flat in the frame. (Framing
> 101)
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> Rag is always considered best and buffered boards are 
> considered somewhat better than non-buffered ones.
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