dry mount release boards or paper?

wildbill · Mar 7, 2007

I use a seal press and dry mount adhesive for b+w prints. Usually no problems with a change in the print finish. Recently i mounted some color prints, fuji crystal archive glossy, and i'd like to know what to use over the print in between the print and the press lid. I've tried plain white paper and that's a disaster. I did a search on b&h's site and found release boards and paper.
Do i need Seal release boards or release paper? coated one side or double coated? How long do these last? Are there cheaper alternatives?
thanks

vinny

David H. Bebbington · Mar 7, 2007

The only material I'm aware of (and use) is silicon release paper (I presume it's double-sided, since it doesn't matter which way up it goes). Works great. If there is board as well, the difference I would imagine is that board would last longer and give slightly more protection against any imperfections on the press platen but also require the press to be turned up a little hotter so that enough heat gets through the board to melt the tissue. Don't forget, if you have had a disaster and had a print stick to the press platen, you'll need to clean this up really well (by partly dismantling the press) before using it again.

Regards,

David

ann · Mar 7, 2007

there are special seal release matts available. they work fine and can be re-used over and over. We have been using the same piece for several years.

they come in a pack of 6 sheets and are 16x20 in size.

you could also try some kraft brown paper.

Mike Wilde · Mar 7, 2007

cheapo option up to 8x10

for smaller sized dry mount runs I use the release paper that avery labels come attached to. I always have a supply of them saved up and sitting in the same old paper box that I store the dry mount tissue in.

When I do postcard exchange runs printed on fibre baed paper, I put release paper on the print side, against the face of the print, and also on the piece of backing card stock that I have photocopied my pertinent text onto.

I am using up a supply of Ademco dry mount paper, that if I interpret the date code correctly is from 1951. It needs about 325F to bond, and at this temp, the carbon in the photocopies text starts to melt. Without the back side release paper, the phot copy black wants to stick to the backing matted board that I use to shim the otherwise skinny mount package with.

I save the proper release paper for larger sized prints, since it is not cheap, and I want to strecth the mileage left on what I have before I bite the bullet and re-order.

Dave Miller · Mar 7, 2007

I use the release paper sold in supermarkets for lining baking trays, comes on a roll, and is cheap.

wildbill · Mar 28, 2007

Dave Miller said:
I use the release paper sold in supermarkets for lining baking trays, comes on a roll, and is cheap.

Anybody know who makes the baking tray release paper?
I can't find it here.

thanks

vinny

Sparky · Mar 28, 2007

Matte board. That's all I've ever used - and all I've ever seen other people use (usually just a 100% rag board).

wildbill · Mar 28, 2007

Sparky said:
Matte board. That's all I've ever used - and all I've ever seen other people use (usually just a 100% rag board).

Thanks John but,
I've used that for fiber prints but it dulls the finish on fuji crystal archive paper.

ann · Mar 28, 2007

wildbill.
it is called parchement paper and can be found in the baking area of most grocery stores or try a store that specializies in cooking equipment.

blaze-on · Mar 28, 2007

Try Smart & Final for the paper Vinny.

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