Putting info on the back of a print

[CynthiaM]

If I have to make a print for someone, I would like to be able to put information on the back of the print, such as my web address.  Is there an archival safe method, short of using a pencil on cotton paper or an archival ink pen (I think these are archival??)  I would love to be able to print labels, but  I've never seen an archival safe label.

[Kenneth Sky]

Use a soft lead pencil and avoid any possibility of introduction of acid.

[CynthiaM]

Use a soft lead pencil and avoid any possibility of introduction of acid.
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I was trying to find something more automated. I guess the archivists aren't up to archivally safe labels?

[Ernst Dinkla]

I was trying to find something more automated. I guess the archivists aren't up to archivally safe labels?
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Embossing ?

A rubber stamp print using the left over inkjet inks of a (light) grey cartridge ?



Ernst Dinkla

Try: [a href=\"http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/]http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/[/url]

[thunter]

I was trying to find something more automated. I guess the archivists aren't up to archivally safe labels?
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Cynthia if you are willing to chase up some archival cellulose paste (e.g.refined wheat starch) you can print onto a fine grade arch. paper with your arch. grade inks and mix up a paste and attach your "sticker" to the rear ... keeping it out of the image 'window'.

You'll just need to let it dry thoroughly so mold does not form.

The paste is non-invasive and can be completely removed from the work with water and is considered an archival practise... just like hinging done in the same way.

A bit of effort, but I think it will achieve your results.


Terry

[titusbear]

you can get the cellulose (refined wheat starch) paste at:

www.metaledgeinc.com

Pre-gel Instant Wheat Starch
Cat. #BMWS     Price:   1 pound jar:  $7.50

a good source for all sorts of archival materials and supplies.

[CynthiaM]

Cynthia if you are willing to chase up some archival cellulose paste (e.g.refined wheat starch) you can print onto a fine grade arch. paper with your arch. grade inks and mix up a paste and attach your "sticker" to the rear ... keeping it out of the image 'window'.

You'll just need to let it dry thoroughly so mold does not form.

The paste is non-invasive and can be completely removed from the work with water and is considered an archival practise... just like hinging done in the same way.

A bit of effort, but I think it will achieve your results.
Terry
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Thank you, Terry, but I think I will wait for technology to catch up to me.

Regards,

[Ernst Dinkla]

Thank you, Terry, but I think I will wait for technology to catch up to me.

Regards,
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Cynthia,


Someone with an NDA talking on the grapevine ?

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is the virtual solution but it will not print yet. Of course it is just EXIF with a twist.



Ernst Dinkla

Try: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/

[DotCom Editor]

If only there was a high-quality printer that also did back-printing as the image is being printed on the face side.

[Ernst Dinkla]

If only there was a high-quality printer that also did back-printing as the image is being printed on the face side.
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Why does this sound like a teaser? Spill the beans :-)


Ernst Dinkla

Try: [a href=\"http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/]http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/[/url]