Digital BW, The Print

My 24 x 32 inch print is not mounted behind glass. I would actually
need to get a 32 x 40 inch piece of plexiglass  for the matted print
and haven't looked into this option yet.  I suspect it would help some
but not entirely eliminate the ripples (based on previous experience
mounting Ilfochrome/Cibachrome prints behind glass).  In general I
prefer not to put glass or plexi over my prints (I spray them with
PremierArt PrintShield for both increased surface gloss, reduced gloss
differential, and longevity).

I will probably experiment on some smaller prints with my dry mounting
press use the 'sectional approach' next weekend...

I should mention that the ripples do not show up under floodlights
when viewed anywhere within about 60 deg left or right of center...
but at greater angles, or without the flood lights on they show up. 
So, when I approach the print in my living room I am at a large angle
(> 60 deg) and they are quite obvious.

I just found a product listed in the Light Impressions catalog
called Gudy 831 that is an archival pressure sensitive cold mounting
adhesive (http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com, search for 'Gudy',
item 20719, $75 for 33 ft.).  It comes in 24 inch rolls.  Anyone have
any experience with it or similar products that don't require a
special press?

Ken


 
> Have you mounted the photo behind glass yet?
> I'm sure if you place it in a frame with a good stiff backing board,
> the photo will look great.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steven
Karafyllakis" <steve@s...> wrote:
>
> Hi Ken;
> 
> I'm not too surprised it doesn't work at that size; that leaves you 
> with sending it out to a photolab for either dry-mounting or cold-
> mounting. I would test a smaller finished print in your dry-mount 
> press to see how it responds to the heat-if you use a low-temp RC 
> tissue it should work. If it doesn't work, look for a place that 
> does cold-mounting-there's an adhesive and a vacuum press involved 
> (I think-does anyone else have details on this process?)and I have 
> no idea what the archival proerties of the adhesive might be. 
> Perhaps Greg or Tyler can give us more details on this, along with 
> any other methods available?
> 
> Steve Karafyllakis
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "kenseidman" 
> <Seidmank@e...> wrote:
>> I've just mounted my first 24 x 30 inch print onto foamcore using 
>> the  tape hinge method.  Results are not satisfactory for this >>
>> size and paper (Kodak Pro Glossy paper).  Ripple is evident.  I've
>> got a dry  mounting press but it is not large enough for this size
>> print (unless I try to dry mount in sections, which seems error >>
>> prone to me ?).