Would like advice on mounting Chromira (Fuji Crystal Archive) prints. I went through all the responses I could find on this site with regard to the pros and cons on mounting of prints, and various methods used but still not sure the route to go. I have Chromira prints made and have for some time framed them with archival tapes rather than a permanent mounting material. Mats are 4ply Artcare and the backboard is acidfree foamcore. The prints, especially the larger (20 x 24 and larger), develop waves that look lousy. I think mounting the print to a 2ply board (as Mr Bond states on his website) and then framing as I usually do seems the best route. My question is, what type of adhesive would be best to mount the print to the 2ply board? I would prefer avoiding heat-activated films,etc.
I have searched on the web concerning and would like opinions on any of the following: 1. PMA (positionable mounting adhesive) - is it archival? Acceptable to use? 2. Permacolor Permatrans mounting film - found reference to this on Christopher Burketts website. Anyone use this? 3. Techmount. Are there any adhesive films? I thought Light Impressions used to carry a Techmount product but cannot find it on there website. 4. Rollataq adhesive system - a wet process that frightens me. Any experience? 5. Others?????
Thank you in advance. This forum and contributors are great. Have shot 4x5 for years but didn't realize there was such a useful site specific to LF.
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