Digital BW, The Print

Tom,

I am fortunate to have a local store called Tap Plastics that cuts it to
size for me. The stuff I get from them is made by Cyro Industries and is
called Acrylite AR and is mar resistant on one side.

What I do is lay out some soft paper towel on a table. First I pull the
covering off the mar resistant side, lay it down and clean it with a mixture
of alcohol and distilled water or just distilled water using non-scratching
wipes I buy with the plastic. I then turn it over and repeat the cleaning
process and immediately place the matted photo face down on the clean
plastic and get it into the frame.

Do not use glass cleaner. Do not use a brush. Make sure the mounted photo is
clean and dust free. An anti static cloth can help on the plastic if it
doesn't shed lint.

Sometimes I have to take the assembly apart to get a piece of dust I missed
but it is not much harder to work with than glass. Once it is all together
everything is fine. You do need to be more careful transporting them as a
sharp object can cause a scratch where it wouldn't on glass. On the wall in
normal use I have had no problems.

It is a bit more work but the optical clarity is well worth it. You also
don't have to worry about cutting yourself or having the photo damaged if
the glass breaks, a real plus here in earthquake country.

Martin Wesley

http://www.borderless-photos.de/guests.html

----- Original Message -----
From: "pleistocenehome" <tandrews@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 11:43 AM
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Plastic vs. glass was Diff between PhotoRag and
German Etching


> Hi Martin,
>
> Where do you get your Plexiglas?   Do you ever have much
> problem with the plastic getting scratched or marred and how
> about static electicity problems?  Thanks!
>
> Tom Andrews
> http://www.wildlandart.com
>
(snip earlier)

I've been using acrylic for years.  If you need to clean the plastic 
try Novus Plastic Polish No. 1 available at plastic supply stores 
like Acme Plastics (located in major markets) or call 1-800-548-
6872.  Use a soft, lint free cloth and never use paper towel or 
newspaper.

Andy Unger

-- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Martin Wesley" 
<mwesley250@e...> wrote:
> Tom,
> 
> I am fortunate to have a local store called Tap Plastics that cuts 
it to
> size for me. The stuff I get from them is made by Cyro Industries 
and is
> called Acrylite AR and is mar resistant on one side.
> 
> What I do is lay out some soft paper towel on a table. First I 
pull the
> covering off the mar resistant side, lay it down and clean it with 
a mixture
> of alcohol and distilled water or just distilled water using non-
scratching
> wipes I buy with the plastic. I then turn it over and repeat the 
cleaning
> process and immediately place the matted photo face down on the 
clean
> plastic and get it into the frame.
> 
> Do not use glass cleaner. Do not use a brush. Make sure the 
mounted photo is
> clean and dust free. An anti static cloth can help on the plastic 
if it
> doesn't shed lint.
> 
> Sometimes I have to take the assembly apart to get a piece of dust 
I missed
> but it is not much harder to work with than glass. Once it is all 
together
> everything is fine. You do need to be more careful transporting 
them as a
> sharp object can cause a scratch where it wouldn't on glass. On 
the wall in
> normal use I have had no problems.
> 
> It is a bit more work but the optical clarity is well worth it. 
You also
> don't have to worry about cutting yourself or having the photo 
damaged if
> the glass breaks, a real plus here in earthquake country.
> 
> Martin Wesley
> 
> http://www.borderless-photos.de/guests.html
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "pleistocenehome" <tandrews@b...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y...>
> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 11:43 AM
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Plastic vs. glass was Diff between 
PhotoRag and

> German Etching
> 
> 
> > Hi Martin,
> >
> > Where do you get your Plexiglas?   Do you ever have much
> > problem with the plastic getting scratched or marred and how
> > about static electicity problems?  Thanks!
> >
> > Tom Andrews
> > http://www.wildlandart.com
> >
> (snip earlier)

Monday, August 19, 2002, 12:59:31 PM, Martin Wesley wrote:

MW> I am fortunate to have a local store called Tap Plastics that cuts it to
MW> size for me. The stuff I get from them is made by Cyro Industries and is
MW> called Acrylite AR and is mar resistant on one side.


Martin,

Any idea the cost for, say, a 16 x 20 piece?

Best regards,
 Richard  

mailto:richard@...

----- Original Message -----

From: "Richard Sintchak" <richard@...>
To: "Martin Wesley" <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 8:57 PM
Subject: Re[2]: [Digital BW] Re: Plastic vs. glass was Diff between PhotoRag
and German Etching


> Monday, August 19, 2002, 12:59:31 PM, Martin Wesley wrote:
>
> MW> I am fortunate to have a local store called Tap Plastics that cuts it
to
> MW> size for me. The stuff I get from them is made by Cyro Industries and
is
> MW> called Acrylite AR and is mar resistant on one side.
>
>
> Martin,
>
> Any idea the cost for, say, a 16 x 20 piece?
>
Richard,

I am afraid I have not bought any in awhile and don't remember the cost but
they do have a website now:

http://www.tapplastics.com/plastics/plasticsinfo/acrylic.html#FFAR

and there is an 800 number at the bottom of the page you can call for
pricing. It is sold by the square foot. There was no charge for cutting.
Perhaps you can order from them but I would look locally to save on
shipping.

Martin

Hi Martin,

Thanks!  I looked them up.  Have you tried the following: 

"Acrylite FF OP-3 is a museum quality, conservation grade, clear 
acrylic sheet. Its UV blocking transmission makes it perfect for 
protecting fine art, especially water colors. It is light weight and 
earthquake safe."   

I have been using a UV blocking glass and would probably want 
to use the same in an acrylic.  Would I miss the mar protection?  

Tom Andrews
http://www.wildlandart.com
 
> I am afraid I have not bought any in awhile and don't remember 
the cost but
> they do have a website now:
>  
http://www.tapplastics.com/plastics/plasticsinfo/acrylic.html#FFA
R
> 
> and there is an 800 number at the bottom of the page you can 
call for
> pricing. It is sold by the square foot. There was no charge for 
cutting.
> Perhaps you can order from them but I would look locally to 
save on

> shipping.
> 
> Martin

----- Original Message -----
From: "pleistocenehome" <tandrews@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 11:13 AM
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Plastic vs. glass was Diff between PhotoRag and
German Etching


> Hi Martin,
>
> Thanks!  I looked them up.  Have you tried the following:
>
> "Acrylite FF OP-3 is a museum quality, conservation grade, clear
> acrylic sheet. Its UV blocking transmission makes it perfect for
> protecting fine art, especially water colors. It is light weight and
> earthquake safe."

Tom,

I noticed that on their site but I have not tried it myself. It may be of
more interest for my inkjet work than it was for the silver fiber.
>
> I have been using a UV blocking glass and would probably want
> to use the same in an acrylic.  Would I miss the mar protection?

Yes, if you are not very careful in cleaning and handling. When I first
tried plastic I brushed the surface with a counter brush I use in dry
mounting and that left fine scratches on the plastic. So only use
non-scratching wipes!

Martin


> > I am afraid I have not bought any in awhile and don't remember
> the cost but
> > they do have a website now:
> >
> http://www.tapplastics.com/plastics/plasticsinfo/acrylic.html#FFA
> R
> >
> > and there is an 800 number at the bottom of the page you can
> call for
> > pricing. It is sold by the square foot. There was no charge for
> cutting.
> > Perhaps you can order from them but I would look locally to
> save on
> > shipping.
> >
> > Martin
>
>
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