Okay, this is a long shot, but why not? Does anyone know an open outlet that will ship board samples, such as Strathmore, Rising, etc.?
I recently ran out of a mounting board that I like very much for my llford WTF prints. It is just a bit warmer than the paper and has a fairly smooth grain finish. Problem: I don't recall where I got it or what it was. I had thought it was a conservation board, but when I sent a sample to Archival Methods last year, they said it matched their Warm White 100% Cotton Museum Board.
Of course, most outfits are closed now, and the open ones that will ship (e.g., Dick Blick) don't offer board samples. I'd rather not trek into Washington , D.C. just now to see if they have a match in stock.
The other problem is that a single minimum order 15 32x40 sheets is more than I care to pay for right now, given my meagre output, so I was going to look for someone local to split an order with me (northern VA area). But I first need to find a board I like. It could be a little brighter than the one I have but not much.
Ideas?
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