Digital BW, The Print

Hi Paul;

Interesting to drop back in and find this thread at a time I too have 
had to go back to dry-mounting, which I always hated.

I've had major trouble with the Innova glossy papers and the Red 
River Ultrapro satin, when I've sprayed first. The heat just ruined 
the surface, and no amount of overcoating could hide it. Perhaps I 
just didn't let the premier dry long enough, though I did wait 
overnight. I've had better luck drymounting first, then spaaying, 
which also alows you to protect the matte border showing in the 
window, and your signature. And since I am trimming the print photo-
style, an extra layer of spray along the edge might help keep the 
paper edge from flaking. 

>>  I usually 
> have sprayed the glossy print with Print Shield to give it a little 
> more protection and wipe out the reflective artifacts.  I also use 
> release paper.  I press onto a Light Impressions acid free mat 
board 
> for about 1 minute at the Seal recommended temperature.  
> 
> Frankly, I don't like to dry mount things, but if I have used 
glossy 
> paper, then it's the only way I think they look good and are 
> considered "archival."
> 

I agree that they look best dry-mounted, no matter the archival 
issues. That for me is paramount- I want my work to look good for as 
long as someone chooses to keep it on their walls. Once it comes 
down...all bets are off as to where any of it will wind up. 

Steve Karafyllakis

http://stevekphoto.com