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    Re: Mounting without a press?

    If I did not have a VGC exactly like this, I would buy one new

    D&K 210M Commercial Dry Mounting Press - 18.5 x 23"


    Quote Originally Posted by Bernice Loui View Post
    This would be a "Penny Wise, Pound Foolish" question. Later 1980's decided to get a Seal 210M dry mount press, found a good used one for not too much $. Been using that same dry mount press to this day with zero problems. What has changed are the materials and suppliers related to dry mounting.

    IMO, properly done dry mounting with high quality materials remains proven good for longevity and print display. While some archival museum folks frown on dry mounted prints, they have proven to be very stable, durable and appears to aid in print longevity. The prints that were dry mounted in the 80's look much the same today as they did when initially dry mounted.

    Highly suggest to spend the $ for a working dry mount press, spend the $ needed for the proper dry mounting supplies then learn how to dry mount. In the long run, this will prove to be the correct choice instead of seeking lower cost solution that could be far more costly with the passage of time.

    Posted this some time ago:
    https://www.largeformatphotography.i...ight=dry+mount



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    Re: Mounting without a press?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Can View Post
    and that link produced a link to 8X10 adhesive magnets

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013IVATJY...NsaWNrPXRydWU=
    thats great! now you can put your pix on the refrigerator.

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    Re: Mounting without a press?

    I need a bigger fridge!

    not

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Ron View Post
    thats great! now you can put your pix on the refrigerator.
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    Re: Mounting without a press?

    Rice starch working good on FB and RC papers. Not difficult gluing process and preparation of the glue.
    https://www.talasonline.com/Rice-Starch
    The glue preparation instruction also on that side.

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    Re: Mounting without a press?

    Wow!

    Quote Originally Posted by R.K View Post
    Rice starch working good on FB and RC papers. Not difficult gluing process and preparation of the glue.
    https://www.talasonline.com/Rice-Starch
    The glue preparation instruction also on that side.
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    Re: Mounting without a press?

    The Seal sized 201 dry mount press is a good way to go. I had one for years, and they last for years. There are ways to mount up to 16x20 or larger prints on even larger sized matte boards through multiple pressings.

    A few years ago, that sold for about $200 each. Not sure what they are not, but it's probably somewhat less.

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