which release paper

[RobC]

I'm just wondering what people use for release paper when dry mounting.
The stuff I have seems to be a wax coated paper and I'm concerned about leaving a coating of wax on the print surface when dry mounting.

 

[Richard Wasserman]

I use Bienfang/Seal Release Paper. It's silicone coated and works great.

Richard Wasserman

 

[jeroldharter]

I'm just wondering what people use for release paper when dry mounting.
The stuff I have seems to be a wax coated paper and I'm concerned about leaving a coating of wax on the print surface when dry mounting.

I use Seal. I bought a roll a long time ago. It lasts for a long time if you take care of it and don't crease it. The waxy surface will not mar prints even at temps >200F.

 

[Mike Wilde]

alternative for smaller prints

If I am not mounting larger than 8x10 I use recycled release paper that usually comes the first time with labels attached to it.

It saves the bona fide big release paper for the projects that really needs it. I only have a few big sheets, and I shutter at the cost of buying a new batch; the lot of it is not cheap.

 

[Steve Smith]

It saves the bona fide big release paper for the projects that really needs it. I only have a few big sheets, and I shutter at the cost of buying a new batch; the lot of it is not cheap.

You don't want to see how much release paper my company throws away each week then!

We use sheets of adhesive 24" X 36" with silicon release paper each side.



Steve.

 

[Ian Grant]

In the UK look for Lion Framing (Birmingham)/Hot Press they sell excellent release paper.

Ian

 

[jovo]

Try parchment paper used in baking that's available in supermarkets. It's made for oven temperatures, obviously doesn't leach out anything that would interfere with the taste or wholesomeness of baked goods, and is a damn sight less expensive than proprietary release paper.

 

[RobC]

Try parchment paper used in baking that's available in supermarkets. It's made for oven temperatures, obviously doesn't leach out anything that would interfere with the taste or wholesomeness of baked goods, and is a damn sight less expensive than proprietary release paper.

Brings a whole new meaning to tasteful prints. Must try them sometime

 

[jovo]

Brings a whole new meaning to tasteful prints. Must try them sometime

Try Jello-Gelatin silver prints too. Tasty, and absolutely no need to chew anything.

 

[wildbill]

Try parchment paper used in baking that's available in supermarkets. It's made for oven temperatures, obviously doesn't leach out anything that would interfere with the taste or wholesomeness of baked goods, and is a damn sight less expensive than proprietary release paper.

That's all i use as well. Cheap and easy to find.

 

[RobC]

well looking up parchment paper I came across the following:

"Quilon is a chemical containing chrome – a heavy metal – which when incinerated becomes toxic and leaves trace elements. The majority of parchment papers are quilon-coated due to its cheaper cost."

There were also silicone coated parchment papers.

 

[rwyoung]

The chrome makes your cookies shinier and more visually appealing.

 

[jovo]

well looking up parchment paper I came across the following:

"Quilon is a chemical containing chrome – a heavy metal – which when incinerated becomes toxic and leaves trace elements. The majority of parchment papers are quilon-coated due to its cheaper cost."

There were also silicone coated parchment papers.

When my cookies are incinerated, I tend to not eat them.

 

[wfe]

I use mat board as I've had release paper stick to certain fiber papers.

~Bill

 

[RobC]

The chrome makes your cookies shinier and more visually appealing.

Well it might be a technique worth investigating. Chrome toning.

 

[Curt]

I use Seal, I bought a roll a long time ago and it has lasted. It's a time tested product that has serve a great many very well.

 

[richard ide]

If you can, find a lab in your area that does cold mounting or hot or cold laminating. The release paper is a thinner version but works very well. You should be able to get it for very low cost or free. I used to throw out as much as a couple of hundred yards per month. I don't think that it can be recycled either.