Re: Displaying alt prints
Rajul, I'm glad you're so patient with questions, because I'm still
not seeing it and need to ask more questions.
First, my understanding is that you're talking about two different
things, both involving steel sheets but (1) in the case of the prints
on masa, you mounted or glued the masa to the steel sheets (before
printing, right? Or maybe no... my recollection is that you mounted
the masa on mylar before printing?) and (2) separately you're
talking about matted prints in clear bags attached to the steel
sheets by magnets?
The sheets are flat, like a cookie sheet, but bent (a 90 degree
bend?) at the top so the lip could be rested on two nails? So the top
of the sheet is an inch from the wall, or more, and the bottom of the
sheet rests against the wall?
Am I picturing that right?
Katharine
On Mar 4, 2009, at 11:58 AM, Rajul wrote:
Sorry Diana, I cannot provide a picture for you. But I will try and
describe how I went about it.
Metal panels: these were steel sheets I got a local metal
fabricator firm to cut and polish the edges of
(for safe handling). They also made a 1" lip by bending each panel so
it could hang on two nails.
Powder Coating: This was done by a local powder-coating firm (can
be pretty expensive unless
done on a batch of panels). There were plenty of
colors to choose from but the one
I chose had a beautiful low-profile energy that did
not out-shout the print itself, and
rather complemented it.
Magnets: were bought from a firm with a name Magna-Skin. They were
on the internet at <www.magna-skin.com> but
have since folded up. The magnets (bricks) are a
Chinese import. If you Google, I am sure you will come up with
something appropriate. Each measures 1.5L x
0.6W x 0.5" thick.
I hope this helps. If you have further questions, I will try and
answer them.
Rajul
On 4-Mar-09, at 10:54 AM, Diana Bloomfield wrote:
Hi Rajul,
Do you have a picture of what this looks like? I'm having
trouble envisioning the prints mounted on the metal panels, but it
sounds great. I would love to get away from mats, glass, etc. So
if you have a picture, can you provide a link?
Thanks.
Diana
On Mar 4, 2009, at 1:39 PM, Rajul wrote:
Paul,
I forgot to mention that in my most recent show of Masa prints,
the matted prints were mounted on metal panels WITHOUT protecting
them in plastic bags. This showed off the seductive surface
beautifully, so the bags might be used just for storage and not
for display.
Rajul
On 4-Mar-09, at 10:32 AM, Paul Viapiano wrote:
Rajul...do you have any photos of this method?
Do you mean the prints were in the bags and then hung on the
panels?
I like the idea of a quick change-out method but not the display
of a print in a bag...hmm
p
----- Original Message ----- From: "Rajul" <eyeear@telus.net>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:49 AM
Subject: Displaying alt prints
Dear List,
FWIW, I would like to share my experience on this subject which
has cut enormous outlays of time and expense in accomplishing
repeated hangings at the gallery which has carried my work
until the economics of floor space and costs caused them to
relocate (still in progress).
All my prints (~8 x 10", on various paper media) were matted
(outer dimensions 16 x 20") and enclosed in Clearview plastic
bags. These were held on metal panels (20 x 24") that were
bent at the top to provide a lip for hanging, using 2 strong
magnets. The panels were powder-coated with a cool grey-brown
color that showed off platinum, Kalli or cyano-gum and other
combos to great advantage (based on viewer feed-back).
At the end of a showing, all I had to do was to swap the old
for new prints and voila, that was it.
Hope others will share their experiences to enable alt printers
to devote more time to the thrill of generating prints that
delight.
Rajul
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