[LargeFormat] flattening of dry prints

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I neglected to state the temp for the drymount press should be in the 200f
degrees area.  This will also help get any moisture that may still be in the
print that it has picked up from the air.  One of the things I think is
important is humidity in the drying room.  If you live in an arid climate
you might want to add a humidifier to the area and keep it around 50%
humidity.  I air dry all my prints on screens and they curl just a little
bit (toward the emulsion).  I still flatten with the method stated above.

lee\c
----- Original Message -----
From: <click76112@charter.net>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] flattening of dry prints


> 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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