Digital BW, The Print

----- 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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