Wet Mounting

[paulr]

I'm interested in trying wet mounting to see if it significantly improves scans on an epson 4870.
Does anyone know of detailed source of information?
I found a pdf file about a wet mounting kit at
http://www3.sympatico.ca/gluemax/ScanMax/scanmaxbrochure4.pdf (http://www3.sympatico.ca/gluemax/ScanMax/scanmaxbrochure4.pdf)
but no other information about it. I'm waiting to see if the guy writes back.
Anyone familiar with this product?
Thanks,
P

[John Cook]

I'm not sure I understand the connection between scanning negatives and wet mounting prints. In addition, while I (as an Old-Timer) care to know nothing about giclee prints, I have never seen an inkjet print which was not water-soluable.

However, that said, I would invite your attention to my article called "Wet Mounting" on the other side of this site. Click on the "Home Page" banner.

Also, I would suggest a quick web search on "Decoupage". I just found 118,774 sites on the subject.

And look into the use and technique of Modge Podge. Several coats of it will both adhere a print to something like Gatorfoam and also seal the surface making it washable.

[Gary Gibson]

I get the impression you don't really know what you are talking about?

[JohnnyV]

Let's be nice!

Paulr is asking about using drum scanner mounting fluid with film on the 4870.

It's best to ask on at:


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/epson4870/ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/epson4870/)

Also in the above groups Files section there are comparisons of a film scan with and without scanning fluid. It does make a difference.

[Scott Schroeder]

Paul,
I found that link very interesting. I have the 3200 and would be interested in what you find out about the product.
Thanks

[paulr]

I'll let you know what I discover ... a few people are sending me information as text files and pdf files.
As soon as I get the scanning figured out, I'll look into the decoupage ;)

[Yaakov Asher Sinclair]

Paul - I'd also like to know what you find out
thanks!