Digital BW, The Print

What dry mounting sheets are being used?

Is this method cool with the diehard archivists out there?
I'd like to try the dry mounting method. Is it definitely the adhesive
method of choice? - compared to any of the spray mount methods.

Is there a spray that might be acceptable as a non yellowing, acid free
solution? 

Other adhesive materials in use?

Any thoughts on this from traditional printmakers and collage artists would
be of interest.

I currently am participating in a print exchange of 25 prints with
traditional printmakers - as I currently have no access to intaglio or litho
presses I am going forward with piezo. I do feel a bit like a cheater
although I know I shouldn't. I won't make a big deal out of the process when
I submit the image. One of the dilemmas is the print size. 17 x 14 inches.
Too large for my 1160. So I would like to make a smaller image and mount it
to a 17 x 14 sheet of nice printmaking paper. I tested the pressing of a
debossed area (7 x 9 )on a slightly dampened sheet with an edge-angled piece
of matboard which adds an intaglio like quality to the overall sheet. My
piezo will mount inside the debossed area. I may be asking for trouble from
traditionalists... 
Oh well. So, I'm hoping the image quality makes up for it...

Thanks in advance.
Jamie Gannon

> From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Reply-To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Date: 6 Jan 2003 19:15:27 -0000
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Digest Number 1228
> 
> Message: 20
> Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 13:26:52 -0500
> From: "Austin Franklin" <darkroom@...>
> Subject: RE: Dry Mounting Images
> 
> Hi Steve,
> 
> I dry mount my Piezo prints with no problem.
> 
> Austin

Final Comment from me on this topic... for those interested:

Rather than the 3m Repositionable Adhesive sheets mentioned previous my
Adhesive/Dry mounting material of choice follows.:

Grafix Double Tack Mounting Film
Archival acid free! A twin coating of permanent adhesive on two sides of
thin film, sandwiched between two heavy release papers. Lift up one of the
release sheets, apply the sticky side to the subject and remove the other
release paper. 

Mount photos, prints, drawings, crafts, fabric, wood, metal, and ceramics
with Grafix Double Tack Mounting Film. It requires no moisture, glue, heat,
or activator. Save by buying large sheets and then cutting them to the size
you need. 

http://www.dickblick.com/zz232/05/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=2504


Double Tack Mounting Film
Just cut , Peel & Stick!
This ACID FREE, adhesive backed, double sided adhesive film is heat
resistant, transparent and won't yellow over time. A 9x12" sheet allows for
edge to edge coverage, is tear resistant and bonds instantly to many
surfaces; paper, fabric, wood, metal, plastic and glass. Grafix Double Tack
let's you create stickers and multi-layered effects quick and easy, out of
almost any craft material with no messy clean up. Great for stationary,
paper crafts, creating collages, punch art, home dec, and quick fix items.
Use to mount photos and artwork, school & office projects and much more.
Each package contains three 9x12" sheets.

http://www.grafixarts.com/convenience_packs.htm

Jamie Gannon

> From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Reply-To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Date: 8 Jan 2003 09:08:29 -0000
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Digest Number 1232
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 21:30:20 -0600
> From: "Jonah, Jim" <jim.jonah@...>
> Subject: RE: RE: Dry Mounting Images + Adhesive questions
> 
> I've been using the 3M positionable adhesive for a while. It's available
> in different widths.
> 
> It works just fine with the squigee that's included. I've also been
> using a hardwood rolling pin I raided from my wife's kitchen. It works
> great! I've not felt the need to buy the rolling machine.
> 
> Jim