Dry Mount Procedure

[Aaron Ng]

Hey,

Thanks for all the useful tips. They'll come in handy when I get started. A couple more questions if you don't mind:- 1. Does it mean that release paper isn't really necessary? It looks quite expensive and I'll rather skip this one if I can. 2. The press is in 110v and I'm in a country that requires 230v. I've found an old transformer that reads 330 VA. What does 330 VA mean? Is it useable for my mounting press that says 3.5 amps, 450 watts? Am I going to blow it??? 3. There's also a red indicator on the press. Is there other meaning to it other that to show that it powers up?

Thanks again for helping out.

Aaron

[Sandy Sorlien]

Any completely smooth paper or board can be used as a release paper. Vellum is great, but that is expensive. I just use Crescent board now, no paper, with Agfa Classic fiber prints. And regarding permanent/ archival issues, I suggest only drymounting for exhibition, and only if absolutely necessary to keep print flat (fiber *will* lie flat, flatten it by itself first). Do not drymount what you intend to sell or donate to a museum or discerning collector. Cheers, Sandy