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Re: Mounting without glass?

2006-01-10 by James Parker

For larger pieces, it is lighter, and not nearly as fragile, especially in a
gallery or an installation.


On 1/10/06 5:18 AM, "DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com"
<DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

> Subject: Re: Mounting without glass?
> 
> Paul,
> 
>> I fear matte prints, even sprayed, would have been damaged beyond repair.
> 
> You mean: matte has more structure then semi-matte and is therefore
> more vulnerable?
> How do you estimate the chances of surviving for Hahnemuhle Photo Rag
> if unglazed?
> 
> 
>> Yes, though actually acrylic.
> 
> What is the advantage of acrylic above glass? Lighter? Cheaper? Is it
> not prone to scratching etc?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> I g o r

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