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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: bellimages on June 06, 2011, 02:09:07 pm

Title: storing prints in a flat filing cabinet
Post by: bellimages on June 06, 2011, 02:09:07 pm
I have a Mayline (24"x36") flat file for storing prints. I add a sheet of Apollo tissue between each print.

My concern is this -- as I stack layer upon layer of prints in the drawers, additional weight is added to the bottom most layers. As I pull out a print from one of those layers, I'm concerned that the weight of the upper layers will scratch the surface of the print as I pull it out. I use Museo Silver Rag.

Is there a way to "lift" the upper most layers .... allowing me to easily pull out a print without scratching its surface? Or is there a better way to store photos in a drawer?

bellimages@mac.com
Title: Re: storing prints in a flat filing cabinet
Post by: Wayne Fox on June 06, 2011, 03:00:38 pm
How about always pulling the sheet of tissue out with the print, thus always leaving image surfaces protecting by a stationary sheet?  Maybe put a piece of cardboard in the bottom of each drawer, remove all of the prints at the same time on top of the cardboard, and carefully turn them over on a table until you get to the one you want.  Or maybe if you find the one you want, lift the prints above it with a rigid piece of cardboard?

Good luck ...

Title: Re: storing prints in a flat filing cabinet
Post by: bellimages on June 06, 2011, 03:16:07 pm
Thanks Wayne ... all ideas worth trying. I had thought of "lifting" the prints with a rigid piece of cardboard. I may give that one a try.