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Topic: Question about dry mounting
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Bob M
Member Posts: 1744
From: Atlanta-area, GA USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-16-2003 04:12 PM
   
I'm interested in a litho that is framed and matted & I was told that it was dry mounted to the matte board. I would want to remove the litho & am asking if a litho that is dry mounted to a matte board can be removed without much chance of damage? Thanks. Bob |
4tr
Member Posts: 129
From: Scituate, Massachusetts
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 09-16-2003 04:19 PM
I once had a letter from E. B. White dry mounted and framed. Years later I was able to peel it away from the board intact. I would think a litho would be even easier to remove -- but that's the extent of my expertise. Hope this helps...Ed |
Rob Sumowski
Member Posts: 466
From: Macon, Georgia
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 09-16-2003 05:01 PM
Bob:
That depends entirely on the type of adhesive used when it was originally mounted. I'm told that wax or tissue mounted procedures are reversable, but I know little about other types of adhesives. It's risky, but leads me to this question: If it's a cool piece, why don't you just leave it mounted, change the mat to one you like, and keep it framed? You can still keep it in a low- or no-light area for safety.
Rob |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 539
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 09-16-2003 05:46 PM
The more common form of dry mounting is done with heat (similar to the iron-on patches for clothing). Basically, a very thin sheet of mounting tissue is placed between the photo and the backing and then heat is evenly applied, which fuses the piece to the backing.If it's more recent, a non-heat mounting is sometimes used. Essentially, it's an adhesive-type substance that attaches the photo to the backing. In either case, it would probably risky to try to undo the dry mounting. Another option would be a Google search for "photo restoration" or something similar; you might be able to contact a professional with some experience in this area. Good luck. Dave |
Bob M
Member Posts: 1744
From: Atlanta-area, GA USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-17-2003 08:48 AM
Thanks, guys, for your advice. I'm interested in the John Young OSS ISP on eBay (3626708714) that is described as dry mounted. It's in a frame, but I'd want to remove it, as I put all my stuff in albums. I would be taking a gamble if I got it. If it couldn't be removed from the matte without damage, then it wouldn't be suitable for my collection. And I wouldn't know until after I got it, of course. Bob Mc. |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 539
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 09-17-2003 11:05 AM
Bob,Should you acquire this piece, one thought would be to peel successive layers off the back side of the support that it's mounted to. That way, you'd get successively closer to the actual litho, either until it was satisfactorily thin, or you get scared and stop, or you manage to get it safely removed, or you screw it up. So many choices... Good luck! Dave
[This message has been edited by dsenechal (edited September 17, 2003).] |
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