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Post by justdave on Jul 2, 2016 11:20:22 GMT
Right I know this sort of question has been asked a million times but I'm struggling to find a temporary solution.
Normally I frame all my prints, but I'm due to pick up an expensive print next week and it's 100cm long and won't fit in my folder. I need to be able to collect the print I'm my car and store it for a couple of weeks until I can get it to MFM and I obviously want to keep it flat. What am I best off doing. Thanks.
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 2, 2016 12:12:08 GMT
Right I know this sort of question has been asked a million times but I'm struggling to find a temporary solution. Normally I frame all my prints, but I'm due to pick up an expensive print next week and it's 100cm long and won't fit in my folder. I need to be able to collect the print I'm my car and store it for a couple of weeks until I can get it to MFM and I obviously want to keep it flat. What am I best off doing. Thanks. do you live close to MFM? I'm sure he'd be willing to store it for you |
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Post by justdave on Jul 2, 2016 12:16:27 GMT
Not really, he's a good 2 hour drive away and think he's closed at weekends too. Plus I'd still have the problem of picking it up, as I need keep it flat and protected in the back of my car (with seats down)
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Post by justdave on Jul 2, 2016 12:18:22 GMT
You'd think it'd be easier to find a storage sleeve/folder or something :-(
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Post by sturban on Jul 2, 2016 12:31:33 GMT
I use jumbo mount boards to store prints and also to take prints to the framers. This is where I bought mine www.diyframing.com/store_viewItem.cfm?ItemID=518They are 1120x815, but they have a minimum order of 5. If you don't want to spend that much, just get some ply cut from your local hardware shop. Use a minimum 4mm or it can warp very easily if thinner. You would also need some glassine paper though to protect the print from the bare wood. |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 2, 2016 13:52:44 GMT
Not really, he's a good 2 hour drive away and think he's closed at weekends too. Plus I'd still have the problem of picking it up, as I need keep it flat and protected in the back of my car (with seats down) Hmm. maybe find a place that sells poster display racks, and just pick up a large mount board and mylar. I have a stash from the show we did in NYC I could send over but assume with the shipping cost, it'd be cheaper to find a local distributor You could also try aswexpress.com or Dick Blick and see if they have a UK supplier |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Jul 2, 2016 14:21:03 GMT
Another idea - string a piece of rope to some nails on a wall and hang the print using clothespins (put felt on the inside to protect the paper)
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Post by justdave on Jul 2, 2016 14:37:51 GMT
Thanks for the help guys, I've just emailed a local framer to see if I can get 2 pieces of thick mount board cut to the size I want. That might be the way forward, then lay this on some ply.
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Post by mikeydread on Jul 2, 2016 14:42:28 GMT
Another idea - string a piece of rope to some nails on a wall and hang the print using clothespins (put felt on the inside to protect the paper) I use bulldog clips hung on panel pins if I can't bear to stash them into a portfolio. Use plenty of tissue to prevent marking the print. Wrap in acid free & tape to appropriate sized board is another solution. MDF has certain nasties in it so make sure to use the Acid free. |
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Post by justdave on Jul 4, 2016 13:51:31 GMT
Managed to get 2 pieces of mountboard cut and ordered some glassine paper. Jobs a good one.
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Post by clashcityrockers on Jul 4, 2016 20:25:15 GMT
Interested in knowing what the print is Ha!
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Post by justdave on Jul 4, 2016 21:32:07 GMT
Interested in knowing what the print is Ha! You'll have to wait till its framed :-P |
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