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mrkahn

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Need paper that won't stick to plexiglass
« on: October 13, 2008, 09:08:09 pm »

I am planning to exhibit some of my pictures in a frameless format...sandwiched between 2 pices of plexiglass... and would like a recommendation on which paper to use.  My concern is that the gloss and semi-gloss papers will stick to the plexi over time.

Any recommendations would be most appreciated.  The pictures will be 30x45" and need to last at least several years.

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Malcolm
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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2008, 09:24:28 pm »

Cotton Rag papers with a matte finish will do nicely.
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2008, 09:34:44 pm »

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Cotton Rag papers with a matte finish will do nicely.

Thanks for the suggestion.  Any that you would recommend?  Also, do you think that a baryta paper like Ilford Gallery Silk would work of is it too smooth?

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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2008, 12:25:33 am »

Quality matte cotton rag papers include (but aren't limited to) Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, Moab Entrada, Somerset Velvet, etc. Although the Baryta papers are wonderful, I would be cautious about using them in the way you describe.
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2008, 01:51:44 pm »

Do not use RC papers in sandwiches or in any situation where the surface of the print will touch the glass.  Paper-papers are fine.

In any case give the prints plenty of drying time, a few days if you can.  Nothing invites horrific, tortured ripple like a not-quite-dry print in a tight sandwich.
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