Posted by scrapper | Posted in Paper & Pages | Posted on 10-12-2007
Tags: art, paper, photo, photography, supplies
How can I mount Fiber Based Photo Paper to rusted steel?
I need advice from serious photographers only.
I need to mount B&W fiber based mural prints (40×60) onto sheets of cold pressed steel that have areas of rust. I like the aesthetic of rust but am concerned about adhesion and archivalness of the print. I was told to use Seal color mount mounting sheets. Can I use a hand iron? Do I need to find a business that has a large dry mount press? Is aluminum a better way to go? Any real help is appreciated.
I’m not much of a photographer, but I am an artist & framer – so I’ll give you the benefit of the knowledge I have in this area…
Rust is going to be a problem for you. Since rust is a powder that sits on the surface of the steel, anything you adhere to it will only adhere to the powder, and eventually the powder will come away from the steel, taking your paper with it. And the steel will continue to rust unless you seal it from the air (rust = iron oxide, caused by exposure to oxygen). But sealing the metal with a varnish will only buy you time, it won’t guarantee that the rusted portion won’t eventually separate from the metal. My vote would go to Aluminum.
Upon surfing the Seal Adhesives website, note that heat seal is best used when mounting paper to paper – probably not a good choice for metal. A self-adhesive film would probably work best, but I would suggest you contact them directly for information on which film works best with which support, and also whether their product provides an acid-free barrier between the print & support.
http://www.sealbrands.com/websites/sealbrands/sealweb.nsf/htmlalias/selectmounting
Sounds like an interesting challenge – have fun with it!
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