Release Paper: How Long Does it Last?

**tgtaylor** · 7-Mar-2013, 20:04

I bought a roll some time back and have been reusing the initial two sheets cut from the roll for dry-mounting. Does it last and last until it suffers physical damage or should it be replaced after so much useage? If so, how many presses before replacing?

Thanks,

Thomas

**BarryS** · 7-Mar-2013, 21:42

I've been reusing a few pieces for months and they're still going strong. I figure I'll replace them when they get a little dirty or don't release very well.

**DarkroomDan** · 8-Mar-2013, 11:39

Originally Posted by BarryS

I've been reusing a few pieces for months and they're still going strong. I figure I'll replace them when they get a little dirty or don't release very well.

I don't dry mount very often but, when I do, I use parchment paper as release paper. It works fine. The stuff I have is intended for baking cookies. I got it in the baking isle at my local market. Like Barry, I change it if it gets dirty or creased. So far I have not had a case where it doesn't release well.