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Re: Long term storage of ink prints

2009-01-22 by Steve Gledhill

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Jon Cone" 
<jon@...> wrote:
>
> Stephen,
> 
> When we store editions of prints we use an archival storage box and 
a
> 100% cotton slip sheet between each print. The slip sheet is 
slightly
> buffered. We slip sheet each print to protect the surface as well as
> add a touch of buffering against acid.
> 
> The slip sheeting is available from University Products.
> 
> We have a source for up to 34x47 as well if you are in need. Legion
> Paper supplies that to us.
> 
> regards,
> 
> Jon

Thanks Jon.  That seems like a good way to do it with a 1-ply slip 
sheet - I did think some separation was a good idea.  I use archival 
storage boxes anyway.  I'm based in the UK but it seems I can source 
something similar here and not have to suffer the desparate £/$ 
exchange rate!

Steve Gledhill
www.virtuallygrey.co.uk

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