Mylar in the U.K.

[Pete Watkins]

Can anybody in the U.K. tell me where they buy Mylar to use as a barrier between POP paper / salted paper and their negatives. I don't need a massive roll, just a sensible amount. Thanks. PETE.

[Donald Qualls]

Have you tried OHP (overhead projector) transparency sheets from the local office supply? Or do you need to make prints larger than A4? Might check the office supply anyway; they might have and sell larger transparency film by the meter, used in making things like big window banners (or might be able to steer you someplace that does).

[Marko Trebusak]

Pete, you might try Secol. For overseas they aren't very resposive, but it might be different for UK.

Marko

[BrianShaw]

It's not in the U.K., but have you looked at www.lightimpressionsdirect.com? I've used their polyester negative storage sleeves as a barrier when printing.

[David E. Rose]

In the past, single and double matt mylar sheets have been available from drafting and art supply stores to use for hand drafting. I believe the thicknesses available were 2, 3 and 4 mils, with sizes ranging from 8 1/2"x11" up to 30" x 40" in sheets and 30" or 48" rolls. Assuming that the computer hasn't completely taken over, you should still be able to obtain this material from a local art/drafting store. There are certainlt sources online (Daniel Smith in the USA is a possibility).

[Bob._3483]

Mylar is just the DuPont brand name for polyester film - as others said, Secol or similar sheets will do the job.

Cheers, Bob.

[Struan Gray]

Silverprint in London sell the Secol range. www.silverprint.co.uk

[Pete Watkins]

Thank you all for your help. Kentmere / Senteniel suggest that the Mylar / Polyester film should be 0.025mm / 0.001" thick. I did try OHP film but the thickness of the film or a pretty poor printing frame brought dissappointing results. I have been told to try a local florist as the clear film that they wrap bunches of flowers with might be suitable. Thanks again, PETE.