Full Version: Putting info on the back of a print
If I have to make a print for someone, I would like to be able to put information on the back of the print, such as my web address. Is there an archival safe method, short of using a pencil on cotton paper or an archival ink pen (I think these are archival??) I would love to be able to print labels, but I've never seen an archival safe label.
Use a soft lead pencil and avoid any possibility of introduction of acid.
QUOTE (Kenneth Sky @ Sep 15 2008, 10:59 AM)
Use a soft lead pencil and avoid any possibility of introduction of acid.
I was trying to find something more automated. I guess the archivists aren't up to archivally safe labels?
QUOTE (CynthiaM @ Sep 15 2008, 05:33 PM)
I was trying to find something more automated. I guess the archivists aren't up to archivally safe labels?
Embossing ?
A rubber stamp print using the left over inkjet inks of a (light) grey cartridge ?
Ernst Dinkla
Try: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/
QUOTE (CynthiaM @ Sep 15 2008, 11:33 AM)
I was trying to find something more automated. I guess the archivists aren't up to archivally safe labels?
Cynthia if you are willing to chase up some archival cellulose paste (e.g.refined wheat starch) you can print onto a fine grade arch. paper with your arch. grade inks and mix up a paste and attach your "sticker" to the rear ... keeping it out of the image 'window'.
You'll just need to let it dry thoroughly so mold does not form.
The paste is non-invasive and can be completely removed from the work with water and is considered an archival practise... just like hinging done in the same way.
A bit of effort, but I think it will achieve your results.
Terry
you can get the cellulose (refined wheat starch) paste at:
www.metaledgeinc.com
Pre-gel Instant Wheat Starch
Cat. #BMWS Price: 1 pound jar: $7.50
a good source for all sorts of archival materials and supplies.
www.metaledgeinc.com
Pre-gel Instant Wheat Starch
Cat. #BMWS Price: 1 pound jar: $7.50
a good source for all sorts of archival materials and supplies.
QUOTE (thunter @ Sep 15 2008, 09:00 PM)
Cynthia if you are willing to chase up some archival cellulose paste (e.g.refined wheat starch) you can print onto a fine grade arch. paper with your arch. grade inks and mix up a paste and attach your "sticker" to the rear ... keeping it out of the image 'window'.
You'll just need to let it dry thoroughly so mold does not form.
The paste is non-invasive and can be completely removed from the work with water and is considered an archival practise... just like hinging done in the same way.
A bit of effort, but I think it will achieve your results.
Terry
You'll just need to let it dry thoroughly so mold does not form.
The paste is non-invasive and can be completely removed from the work with water and is considered an archival practise... just like hinging done in the same way.
A bit of effort, but I think it will achieve your results.
Terry
Thank you, Terry, but I think I will wait for technology to catch up to me.
Regards,
QUOTE (CynthiaM @ Sep 16 2008, 03:47 AM)
Thank you, Terry, but I think I will wait for technology to catch up to me.
Regards,
Regards,
Cynthia,
Someone with an NDA talking on the grapevine ?
http://technology.newscientist.com/channel...line-news_rss20
is the virtual solution but it will not print yet. Of course it is just EXIF with a twist.
Ernst Dinkla
Try: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/
If only there was a high-quality printer that also did back-printing as the image is being printed on the face side.
QUOTE (DotCom Editor @ Sep 22 2008, 01:40 PM)
If only there was a high-quality printer that also did back-printing as the image is being printed on the face side.
Why does this sound like a teaser? Spill the beans :-)
Ernst Dinkla
Try: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/
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