Digital BW, The Print

Normally, I mark the back of framed prints on the outer layer--the backing board or foam core.

Now I have a special situation which really needs a "do not reproduce," etc. right on the back of the print because it is a celebrity.

Sharpie is out!!  My first thought is using a micro-point (.1mm or so) gel pen lightly.  Any thoughts if this will bleed? 

I don't trust acid-free pre-stick labels at all over the long term.

My only other thought is to try to use the mulberry paper and rice starch for a label.  Same as used for archival hinging.

Does anyone have another tried and proven technique?

Thank you,

Seth

Hi Seth:

I like Sakura Pigment pens. You can get the fine-line ones that won't bleed through. I agree with the "Avoid sharpies" idea!

Here's an article I wrote on the topic:
<http://photofocus.com/2010/04/14/what-should-you-use-to-sign-photo-prints-and-books-with/>

All the best,

Andrew

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On Apr 14, 2013, at 10:28 AM, sethrus wrote:

> Normally, I mark the back of framed prints on the outer layer--the backing board or foam core.
> 
> Now I have a special situation which really needs a "do not reproduce," etc. right on the back of the print because it is a celebrity.
> 
> Sharpie is out!! My first thought is using a micro-point (.1mm or so) gel pen lightly. Any thoughts if this will bleed? 
> 
> I don't trust acid-free pre-stick labels at all over the long term.
> 
> My only other thought is to try to use the mulberry paper and rice starch for a label. Same as used for archival hinging.
> 
> Does anyone have another tried and proven technique?
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Seth
> 
> 





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