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This wasn't really 'wet' mounting, since only a very thin coat was applied between a dry mount board and a dry print. December 2015 JavaScript is disabled. Each 8x10" photo has been divided into six strips and tested for heat tolerance at F 150, 170, 185, 200 and laminated at 225. Important concept: don't think any of this will be easy until after you have some experience with it, and you have wasted some materials, and you have sworn some mighty oaths. If you look here on my website it shows the construction of how I float/frame images. Chris A Paschke, CPF GCF Our mounting specialists come to us with decades of experience and that experience, combined with our 35+ years in the framing industry sets us apart from the competition. Choose a seal mounting adhesive that is appropriate in a particular application, based on the material that is being laminated. Ive fastened the laminator down to a piece of birch-faced plywood, which can in turn be clamped onto my work table so it doesnt slide during a print. Hot mounting (aka dry mounting) is very unlikely to produce any air bubbles under the print, it is absolutely permanent, and it has withstood the test of time. Poster images, open editions, on-demand inkjet prints, canvases, and LE giclees will always be around, and the question of whether or not to mount them as fine art will no doubt be debated for years to come. Plein Air Painting Old mountings that were half eaten with termites, badly discoloring/decaying, water damage, horrible color choices (harvest, anyone!?!!! NOA Gallery Thanks for reading! Using the GBC SpireIII Roller Laminator (RL) in conjunction with pressure-sensitive (PS) adhesive film, we are able to create a strong, long-lasting bond without the use of heat, which can damage some sensitive pieces. Whether your minds eye captures mind-blowing colors or crisp black & whites, we've got a media selection made just for your needs. Excessive water may cockle the paper with no ink damage, while dye inks may bleed or leave a ring. And it worked! View Full Version : Adhesive for cold mounting fiber prints. (The only process I prefer to do by hand at this point is mokuhanga. Tehachapi, CA 93561 Printmaking Printmaking is a very malleable process, that rewards you for experimentation and for thinking through your process before you start. I have also replaced the laminator's original handle with a drill press handle, which has three spokes to grip and allows smoother and more continuous cranking. My oldest original print dates from around 1920. And I do think that a larger diameter crank handle would be easier to use, and allow me to crank with one hand while guiding my paper through the bed with the other, so Im looking for a way to modify or replace the handle. Do not allow the adhesive to contact the artwork itself. Thank you in advance, Alice, Hi Alice! Art sellers that conduct fraudulent activity or that receive numerous complaints from buyers will have this badge revoked. Water droplets have a tendency to sit on the coating surface until the air evaporates it, with no resulting change to the paper once dry (photo 7). Darko - what year was that published?, the adhesives made a major change and are continuing to change. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. At least you're handling the board and not the print itself. Ive tried monotypes on plexiglas, metal and Yupo paper; engravings on plexiglas and metal, collagraph plates made from mat board, found objects and TetraPak cutouts, mounted and unmounted linoleum blocks. The biggest challenge was going to be identifying the inkjet papers (photo 2). And until recently my ISO scientists seemed to believe and agree with my hypothesis. Mounting corners, strips, and sleeves provide an archival option for cold mounting of photos and other materials in photo albums, scrapbooks, and presentation books. Epson Premium Luster, porous, RC paper. I'm working on building two boxes to sit on either side of the press to support the bed. We also carryArtcare Restore&RagMountadhesives which both boast 100% acid free, lignin-free rag tissue carrier, Artcare Restore being the only adhesive on the market today that is not onlyremovablebut alsoreversibleand therefore considered of true Long-Term preservation standard, or"Archival". Please call or email us for a price quote for your project. However, the process is messier and more time consuming, and some artwork may be affected by the adhesive. Back in school, I was always taught that the blankets are not washable, and any student who got ink on them would be drawn and quartered and then have to buy replacement blankets and a round of drinks for the entire art department. Then in 2000 (Basic Heat Tolerance Test #2) and 2001 (HP Heat Tolerance Test #3) I ran tests using an HPdeskjet 960c printer with assorted papers in an attempt to determine the tolerances of thermal desktop printers with the same mounting adhesives and equipment ("Handling Digital Photos: Heat Testing Part Two", June 2002). This is much like the adhesives we use except we apply to the substrates. But recent scientific and use tests have begun to show it is more likely a paper coating issue and not a technology issue after all. Hi Michael! Luckily my husband is an engineer, and we have a little workshop in the barn with the tools to do this! Dyes have a wider color gamut and greater saturation, but are water soluble (photo 8). Right is Lanaquarelle HP, and uncoated DFA paper. At least the back is sealed from atmospheric contaminants. Acrylic Mediums Left Jetprint Premium Photo, a coated swellable paper. I believe people typically use a vacuum press for this kind of thing. As in photo 7 water drop will evaporate rather than soaking into the coating, but dyes are water soluble and can run or bleed while evaporating. "You have to be relatively intelligent to realize how stupid you are" John Cleese. Along with the skill of our experienced mounting team and museum grade materials we are able to advise you as to your options and best practices, helping to ensure that what looks great when you pick it up will continue to look great years later. While researching printers I also discovered a line of Epson dye ink printers, so my cover statement that all Epson printers are pigment is wrong. I've got some old drymounted photos more than 1/2 century old, from my high school photo class. This is only visible to you because you are logged in and are authorized to manage this website. Inkwell uniformity makes for quick ink absorption and drying, and unlike the clay coated surface receptors they have better water resistance and less loss of gloss after ink application. I guess I should write another post about the modifications to the press; I found a drill press handle online and we were able to get it to stay on reliably. January 2014 This press is a simple, easy-to-use tool that can be used with a variety of materials to dry mount, laminate, or reinforce all types of photographs an For safe mounting of artwork to paper. THE FLATTEST ALTERNATIVE FOR MOUNTING LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHS & PRINTS! Exhibitions Cold mount (Read 12532 times), Quote from: Geraldo Garcia on March 12, 2015, 05:06:52 pm, Quote from: jferrari on March 12, 2015, 10:19:01 pm, Quote from: bill t. on March 12, 2015, 11:41:46 pm. and balancing different things sometimes leads to choices like these. The test results indicated that thermal technology, as opposed to piezo inkjet technology, was what allowed for the heat sensitivities when dry mounting. It was my job to do the copy work, but some of the old mounted works would send a chill down my spine!!! But its a good idea to put a few sheets of newsprint under your plate and on top of your paper as you run it through the press, just to catch any stray ink and spare your blankets. I don't know. These may also come with different surface finishes including rough, cold-press (CP) and hot press (HP), and most of these work with both thermal and piezo printers using either dye or pigmented inks. This silicone-treated paper can be used as a cover sheet in most dry mounting and laminating jobs. The Mounting And Laminating Handbook, Third Edition, 2008 and Good luck! Good suggestions about the 'dry' glue. P 661-821-2188 This item is noncancelable and nonreturnable. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. Now I suspect that if you got water miscible ink, like Akua, on the blankets, they could in fact be gently washed and laid flat to dry. April 2019 So in October 2005 NielsenBainbridge agreed to sponsor the fourth in my series of heat tolerance tests, this one to compare Epson piezo inkjet technology, paper coatings, and inks under heat. Photo 5: Water on Swellable Coating I see the 3mm black PVC also comes with the self stick adhesive. June 2020 Anyway I understand that you and your husband came up with a solution for a different handle arrangement. Water droplets on coated RC paper will sit on the surface coating until the air evaporates it with no change to the paper once dry. To learn more about the definition of "Archival", checkout our BLOG POST. All books are available from Designs Ink Publishing through this website. Up until now, heat sensitivities of digital inks have been linked to thermal dye base inkjet printers. If you will be hanging directly on the wall or will choose to mat and frame the mounted image, use a stiffer backing like DiBond, Sintra, foamcore, gatorboard or even wood. Drytac HGP260 Hot Press Heated Glass-Top Vacuum Press (35 x 47"), Drytac JetMounter JM18 Motorized Tabletop Laminator, D&K 210M Commercial Dry Mounting Press - 18.5 x 23", Dry Lam LPE3510 Fujipla Laminating Roller Machine (`13"), Dry Lam Fujipla 25" Roller Laminator ONLY, D&K 160M Jumbo Dry Mounting Press - 15.5x18.5", Dry Lam Fujipla 25" Roller Laminator System (Includes Mobile Cart, 4 Rolls of film, Cleaning Kit and Video), D&K 250 Commercial Dry Mount Press, 230VAC (European Voltage), Dry Lam 25" Wide-Format Heated Roller Laminator, D&K Masterpiece 550Q Mechanical Dry Mount Press - 230V European Voltage, Drytac HGP360 Hot Press Heated Glass-Top Vacuum Press (42.5 x 66.5"). If so, you may be able to do the same thing I did, if you have the tools to machine a new retaining bolt (we used a drill press). I'd love to hear how it goes for you if you give the laminator a try. So, here's my prediction: I suspect that if you ink an etched plate on the inkier side, and use some good padding like a thick felt cushion blanket, the laminator will handle it pretty well. digital papers is the key to protecting yourself when mounting, and the bottom Good luck! All of that gave me a base so that I could use C clamps to clamp the laminator to a tabletop so it won't move. Porous media include: HP Photo Paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, and Crescent Digital Papers. Getting the delicate patterns of wood grain to transfer with transparent ink is best done with a Japanese bamboo baren.). What are your thoughts on that? You are using an out of date browser. Porous coatings are fast drying, moisture resistant, more light sensitive and prone to gas fading, but generally adapt well to printing of both dye and pigment inks. If at all possible, my guess is one would be restricted to pieces that fit under the press in one pass - is that correct? Like Jim, I used to drymount most photos automatically. I was wondering how you wen t about fastening the laminator to the birch plywood? May 2013, All Michael. So, is 3mm PVC rigid enough for some 34x26" and maybe a 34x48"? And over time color toner electrophotographic and even pigment based inkjet prints have become more stable. Transfers Prints can be run through the press multiple times with different colors, disparate methods can be combined for a single print, and prints can be overpainted with watercolor, acrylic, pastel, ink or many other mediums. In addition, we offer free local delivery of your finished, framed pieces. A real press has a heavy metal bed that rolls back and forth between the drums to support a plate and paper, and several specialized felt blankets to cushion the work and spread the pressure evenly. DeMille epics that were pasted to decaying mounts that were soaking sulfur into the prints, but could not be removed as it would require soaking or steaming the mount, and 'ya can't get that dye transfer wet!!!!! Almost all of our FIne-Art & Photo papers and Canvas are archival certified for 100-200+ years and many are OBA Free. Uncoated papers have two components: the base and the sizing. My issue is that I can never get fiber prints totally flat so I'd like to mount them before framing or otherwise displaying. Substrates for back mounts up to 60 x 120+ include: We provide Art Transportation services in the Boston Area, but also a weekly Art Shuttle service to New York City. The print is far less likely to become creased or torn. 2021 A Street Frames Design by Levesque Creative, Museum quality picture framing in Boston, Cambridge & New York. But for many monotypes and collagraphs, a press can really speed up the processif you can afford one! Valuable or collectible original artwork should not be permanently mounted, as this will decrease the value of the artwork. When I saw their 25 laminator, it struck me that it was extremely similar in form to a printing press for etching or intaglio: two opposing drums with a crank that rolls your plate and paper between them. I took some close up pictures of the handle modification I made to it, with captions (mouse over the pics) describing it a bit. Photo 3: Swellable Coated vs. Uncoated DFA Shayok another problem with your temperature variance is that Nielsen/Bainbridge states that their foam core board will melt at temperatures over 220 degrees. I am absolutely brand new to printmaking but it appears I love it. Watercolor. May 2016 Glad you found the information useful! I wanted to try it for adhering sanded pastel paper to foam core before starting a painting, since its really tricky to mount a finished pastel to a backing board during framing, without being able to touch the surface or flip the painting over. We tried a few different methods and eventually worked it out. When a drip of water is placed on the surface , it does not absorb and when rubbed it creates a slippery film removing the ink from the coating. These blankets can add up to a thickness of 3/4 inch, which is the largest space that the laminator can have between the drums. Some kind of star handle idea or a regal crank handle? Even when properly framed and secured behind matboard and glazing, oversized prints have a tendancy to curl or buckle over time due to changes in environmental conditions, causing an undesirable and visible ripple and occasionally the need for re-framing. This all makes the framing and display of digital fine art and photos much more viable, but there still remain issues over heat tolerances when mounting. One of the limitations to printmaking in a home studio is the high cost of a printing press. Browse through a full selection of our available MEDIA to read descriptions and see detailed photos of all the substrates we currently carry. Swellable coatings encapsulate the ink, while porous coatings spread the ink out evenly over the entire surface within the coating. The coating swells two to three times its original thickness as it absorbs and spreads the applied ink. Mounted art can be hung directly on the wall or suspended slightly to give a floating effect, negating the need for framing. I use three blankets, plus some newsprint, and dampened paper, and I make sure that the edges of my plate are well beveled and sanded so I don't tear or damage anything. Hi Will, When it works, the texture of a print is totally unique to the medium. Im by no means an expert printmaker, but if you have questions please leave them below, and Ill try my best to answer. Below, select which favorite lists you would like to save this product into. Apparently the drymount tissue is acting as a barrier. Is it possible to use the heat mount press (with the heat switched off) for this? In order to select the proper mounting technique for any given digital image you must first get to know up close and personal. Photo 7: Water on Porous Resin Coated Paper Designs Ink Publishing Thank you! Common pigment only papers include Ilford Galerie Smooth and Epson papers. They are more photographic, glossy, and better geared to dye based inks, though images may appear more grainy producing a more noticeable dot pattern. Understanding Oil Painting I wish I had the equipment in my studio to get back into that, but the chemicals are hard to deal with. There are two types of coating: swellable and porous, plus either may be applied to 100% paper base or resin-coated paper base. In your article you said you would provide pics if that would be helpful. I found a company in Washington State called Pacific Mount, which specializes in this kind of mounting and sells all the products you need: adhesives, boards of all sizes, and laminating machines. I have been teaching about digital printing technologies in relation to framing and mounting for ten years now, and little by little we seem to have a better understanding of them. Interesting question. Photo 4: Color Variations Very interested in trying this as well. Since inks interact directly with the raw paper, uncoated papers soak up the ink rather than being trapped by a coating, making colors generally less vivid and vibrant (photo 3). I would say that a 50 variable from the center of a platen to the edges is unacceptable after it has had time to equalize. So I reckon portrait studios in my neck of the woods were heat mounting all day long,probably with shellac based tissue. www.pacificmount.com/products/laminators-and-accessories. If you like, I can send you some pictures by email--just let me know if that would be helpful. Hi Aaron, Microporous papers differ from porous papers in that most have a receptor coating made up of highly uniform ceramic (glass or silica) particles. I'll try to focus in on the handle in the video, and post that as well--probably on my Instagram feed because that's a really easy place to post, and it will be mirrored on FB. Cold Mounting Cold Mounting uses a wet adhesive that is not water soluble and drys or cures at room temperature. They create a set of pores that act as inkwells trapping the ink just below the coating surface. The hydrolic(sp)press you see in the background of my hot mounting video www.bobcarnieprintmaking.ca. chris@designsinkart.com. The bed folds up for storage or transport, and I use a very small bungee to hold it closed when not in use. We're proud to announce that G-Collective Studios is moving into a bigger and better facility! Hi Pam! Large RC or polyester prints, or big inkjets, simply look like hell if they're not cold mounted with some kind of adhesive foil. June 2014 Porous coatings consist of tiny particles glued together with air spaces or 'pores' between them. I'm over the moon about it. Similar to the standard RC papers familiar with traditional photographs, the same concept is utilized in digital photos. The surface coatings may be of many different substances including tiny glass beads, silica, clay, calcium carbonate, or assorted polymers. I would not want to be a conservator!!!!!! When a drop of water is placed on the surface it create a slippery film with the wet ink (photo 5). I will definitely let you know how it goes once I begin printing. July 2013 They are fine art or photo papers; the surface finish is gloss, semigloss, satin, or matte; and the by coating is swellable or porous. From heavy gloss to matte photo papers to rag and cotton, textured or flat art papers, or even regular or metallic canvas, you can take full control of your next project. Book an in-person design appointment at one of our showrooms here. Dry mounted? I've been looking for a way to print at home since I no longer have access to the press at school since graduating. Correct me if I am wrong. At one end of the uncoated paper spectrum is 20# to 26# lightweight bond paper used as everyday printer paper. I use both a Dremel tool with engraving points and an old fashioned manual engraver; oddly I get deeper cuts and better burrs with the old fashioned graver than with the power tools, but the Dremel can give some lovely soft shading. Mounting services are available separately or in combination with the vast array of frames all made right in our Cambridge facility. Cheers, DJ. Coupled with Canon's LUCIA EX 12-pigment ink system, your prints are guaranteed to be fade resistant, scuff resistant and long lasting. They are designed to enhance and control the printed image and may alter the base paper surface allowing for a variety of finishes from high gloss to matte. Anybody who smells even faintly of acetic acid and sodium thiosulfate has my respect. 785 Tucker Road, Suite G-183 Throughout my five year affiliation with the photo and digital International Standards Committees (ISO) we have been working towards developing tests and comparisons to better understand the world of digital imagery. It is basically a paper substrate sandwiched between two layers of polyethylene, with either a swellable or porous receptor coating applied to the top (Diagram 3). My issue is that I can never get fiber prints totally flat so I'd like to mount them before framing or otherwise displaying. Instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. We take the utmost care to offer you the highest quality materials, including acid-free mats, backing boards and mounting tissues, combined with an unrivaled level of personal service in order to ensure your mounted prints will boast the longevity they deserve. This material is not recommended for fibre base prints, but for general rc based photographs or inkjets. These all help to indicate their intended end use. Once a piece is dry mounted, it cannot be removed. This message is not visible to other website visitors. Anybody please answer. Inkjet papers may be uncoated, or coated with a surface receptor. The change is not visible at normal viewing angles, but if you see the reflection of a strong light source in the print, it is clearly visible, and that bothers me somewhat. An affordable alternative to a tabletop printing press: a cold mount laminator! We take the utmost care to offer you the highest quality materials, including acid-free mats, backing boards and mounting tissues, combined with an unrivaled level of personal service in order to ensure your mounted prints will boast the longevity they deserve. The Masters The sizing catcher is the thin white blanket, while the natural wool colored blanket is the cushion/pusher. The company was great about answering my questions (Um, no, we havent heard of anyone using it this way, but give it a try!), and the laminator is very affordableespecially compared to a real press which can run thousands of dollars. They are more high resolution than swellable coatings, and are marketed as quick or instant dry. I'm sure it's not the only solution, but it's working well for me, and preserves the portability of the unit if I ever need to travel with it (I have taken it along to one workshop). It may not display this or other websites correctly. It costs more in labor as well as materials, it is invasive, and it isn't usually necessary. This is why it takes longer to dry once printed and is what makes them more lightfast than porous coatings (diagram 1). It requires no moisture, glue, heat, Made from polypropylene, Lineco Archival Mounting Corners are free of harmful chemicals that might damage photos and artwork, and feature a pressure-s Scotch's Positionable Mounting Adhesive is a special synthetic adhesive that allows material to be positioned and repositioned for accurate alignment, For easy, accurate mounting of photos, paper, cardstock, plastic, and more, choose Grafix Artist-tac the adhesive that goes only where you wan No adhesive or tape. For dry cold mounting we utilised Crescent Perfect Mount Basically the curl or waviness will cause creasing in the mount. Resin-coated is not really a coating at all, but rather a way in which the paper is constructed. Can I get a refund from Epson in 2165, if my colors fade? I have been trying to figure out how to modify the hand wheel crank that come with it so it would be easier on my hands and give more leverage when needed. If you like to print LARGE, you know that your prints can be quite expensive and cumbersome to frame. I'll try to post some pictures and maybe video of the press in use in the next week or so; I have a student here who will be doing some printmaking so that may be a good opportunity to get some pictures. Swellable coatings react differently to dye or pigment and in turn colors may vary a great deal in final printed images (photo 4). So in Test #4, I tested each 8x10" image at multiple temperatures of 150F, 170F, 185F, 200F, and 225F with a strip of vinyl laminate (photo 1). Thank you so much!!! But I'm willing to try! Art Classes Aside from straight dye and pigment, there is also a third hybrid category of ink which combine both dye and pigment. August 2014 These papers easily replicate the look and feel of traditional RC photos. It becomes even less perceptible under regular glass (but is more noticeable with AR glass). About a year ago I came across a device called a cold mount laminator (there are electric hot laminators too), designed to adhere photographic prints or other artwork to backing boards of various types. So Ive left out the thick cushion blanket, and use only two blankets: the catcher is a very thin pressed all-wool felt that I purchased from a specialty printmaking supply shop, and the pusher blanket is a thicker wool felt that I got at a local fabric store. Designs Ink Mounting is an economical and aesthetically appealing alternative to presenting or displaying any size prints, large or small, matted or framed, or to stand alone with the backing. Topic: Dry mount: Hot vs. The water is puddled on the paper but will dry flat.

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