Flat Prints

[Mark Sampson]

Pieter, I have a 3/16 plate, sold by Light Impressions long ago. 1/4" would be fine, I used to use one I got from a metal sculptor friend. You just have to be able to lift it! I assume that it acts as a heat sink as well as a weight.

[ASA1000]

I'm too lazy to read back through all the posts. ASA1000, when they are fresh out of the mount press, do you put you warm prints under a flat metal plate to cool?

At least you're honest! ;-)
I put them between two pieces of 1/4 inch glass.
When I mount them, I put the print and the silicone-paper top and bottom sheets together under glass.

[ASA1000]

Anyone having this problem with 16x20 Ilford? If so, which side is wrinkling?

[popdoc]

I have a “series“ of print flatteners…

I went to a fancy kitchen store and asked the owner if I could have the pieces of the stone countertops that they cut out for placing the expensive sinks. He was happy to oblige.

On the way home, I stopped by Lowe’s and picked up some durable handles and super strong marine epoxy .

They’re super smooth, and super heavy. Also, a wonderful heat sink. I usually use a piece of release paper between the polished stone and the print just for good measure.





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[ASA1000]

[QUOTE=popdoc;1673886]I have a “series“ of print flatteners…

I seriously doubt that will flatten the wrinkled edges I am talking about.... but it's gotta be good to stop curling! and it's pretty!