Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You don't mention the type of print paper you're mounting. While I'll generally fire up the drymount press for fiber-based b&w paper, I have (in a hurry and with a flat print) also successfully used adhesive backed tissue hinges in a window mat and do take that approach for the few color prints I mount. Lineco's mounting/hinging tissue is the stuff I use, and it should be readily found in a decent art supply store or by mail from places like Light Impressions or University Products in the US. This is truly archival because the process is reversible. I have a sample of - but have not yet tried - Crescent's "Acid-Free Perfect Mount Self-Adhesive Mounting Board." As the name suggests, one side is coated with an adhesive which allows repositioning. Pressure is applied for 12-24 hours to set the mount. You can also use a steam iron to drymount a print with a tissue such as Seal Color Mount. Ansel Adams described the procedure in "The Print." I've done it. It's a pain. Roy On 5 Jun 99 at 15:30, BMatth8686@aol.com wrote: > I'm tired of paying $30 for print mounting and guess i'll do my > own. Are any of the spray mount adhesives able to be used for the > long term ? (I don't want to get into dry mounting). So what do > y'all suggest ? > > Brian Matthews >