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HELP! Dry Mount, PMA QUESTION
HI,
I have been cutting 11x14 mats, in which I will tape in a standard photo, (non ink jet)8x10 print, but the photo will not be centered in the mat, because I have a cut-out for an info plate below it. I thought I might be able to get away with just ATGing the photo/mat to foam core, and the photo would lay sufficiently flat, however I am having doubts. I don't want to go back to the the 3M Photomount spray, as I have found it will bubble up some of the time, ruining the whole thing. Does anyone know if I can use the 3-M POSITIONABLE MOUNTING ADHESIVE to mount a photo already taped to a mat and then mount to foam board? Then next question is, I am going to need to mount these in volume so would I save any time going to a dry mount press in the long haul?? Positioning of the photo within the mat opening is important in this, and I am concerned about losing some control when mounting the photo to the backboard right at the start.... Thanks!!! Mike |
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HELP! Dry Mount, PMA QUESTION
On 2004-02-22, Michael Bonnycastle wrote:
Does anyone know if I can use the 3-M POSITIONABLE MOUNTING ADHESIVE to mount a photo already taped to a mat and then mount to foam board? This I don't know. Then next question is, I am going to need to mount these in volume so would I save any time going to a dry mount press in the long haul?? I believe you would. Positioning of the photo within the mat opening is important in this, and I am concerned about losing some control when mounting the photo to the backboard right at the start. At first I tried measuring to locate the print on the mount board so it was centered in the window mat. This did not always work as well as I wanted. What I now do is hinge the window mat to the mount board (with archival, linen tape), tack the mounting tissue on the back of the print, then position the print behind the window with cotton gloves on my hands. I then hold the print in position as I lift up the window mat, then a corner of the print so I can tack it to the mounting board. After a second corner is secured, I can let go and place the whole thing in the dry mount press. HTH, Rich |
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