[LargeFormat] flattening of dry prints

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before you drymount them Place them in the drymount press and press them
flat for 30 seconds or so.  The emulsion won't crack.  If they are really
curly insert them in a little at a time.  I would recommend that you use two
(2) pieces of mat board  and place the photo in between the two (2).  When
the photo comes out from the drymount press, lay it emulsion down and let it
cool.  It will or should have a slight curl toward the emulsion, this is
normal.  Then you can drymount as per usual.  We are talking fiber base
here, aren't we?  If RC then disregard everything above.

lee\c
----- Original Message -----
From: "hairy possum" <pleohmy@yahoo.com>
To: <LargeFormat@f32.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 10:49 AM
Subject: [LargeFormat] flattening of dry prints


> Hi everyone,
>
> I printed several negatives the other night, it was
> kinda late when I finished, so I let them air dry.  Of
> course they curled and rippled as usual.  I am wanting
> to dry mount those prints tonight, and am wondering.
>
> IF I try to dry mount them without rewetting and
> drying flat, will the emulsion crack??  Would it be
> better to just wet them again, and dry in the dryer
> flat instead??
>
> I know I should have dried them flat the first time
> (:>)  but sleepy eyes and a long day convinced me not
> to do that.
>
> I promise to do better next time (:>)
>
> Any experience/knowledge on this will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Lauvone
>
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