Storing prints via foam core sandwich?

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ErocAfellar wrote:A local or online art store. Shop around online, you can get it for pretty cheap

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I have some 18x24 Acid Free Mylar (I think they're mylar) sleeves I got from Hobby Lobby. I need some for my 24x36s but HL doesn't sell that size. Anyone have a place they recommend ordering them from online?

I'm sure this has been asked a million times, so thanks for your patience in answering it once more.
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ohkay wrote:Bagsunlimited.com
Which ones do you guys buy? I'm seeing some for $75? That seems like a lot of money compared to the ones I bought at HL that were 18x24...
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questkid32 wrote:
ohkay wrote:Bagsunlimited.com
Which ones do you guys buy? I'm seeing some for $75? That seems like a lot of money compared to the ones I bought at HL that were 18x24...
Yeah those are them, 10 for 75. I'd link it directly but their mobile site sucks
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ohkay wrote:
questkid32 wrote:
ohkay wrote:Bagsunlimited.com
Which ones do you guys buy? I'm seeing some for $75? That seems like a lot of money compared to the ones I bought at HL that were 18x24...
Yeah those are them, 10 for 75. I'd link it directly but their mobile site sucks
Man, that's so expensive. Is there a cheaper option?

Is it okay to let your prints sit on top of each other without any protection? (Insert stupid sex joke here, then please answer question)
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http://www.framedestination.com/bags/pr ... em/BGPRBA/

Edit: I think it's ok in the short term to leave them but you wanna make sure you put tissue paper between the prints
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I know there are people that don't care for the portfolio but I personally love my Picturesque. Granted it can be tricky to get the 24x36 posters in at first but once you get the hang of it it's not that bad.

I just like being able to flip through my collection without having to handle or remove them from anything.

My initial cost was $200 (or $220?) for the portfolio and 15 extra refill pages (20 total, 10 18x24 and 10 24x36). No regrets.
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ohkay wrote:http://www.framedestination.com/bags/pr ... em/BGPRBA/

Edit: I think it's ok in the short term to leave them but you wanna make sure you put tissue paper between the prints
Not tissue paper. Glassine paper:

http://www.dickblick.com/products/glass ... ing-paper/
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Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:58 am

I had a about five 24 x 36 prints stored in tubes for the last 3 or 4 years. They were too big for my portfolio. I finally moved into foam core sandwiches. Am I screwed? Will they ever flatten enough to not ripple when they're framed? :oops:
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Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:20 pm

ohkay wrote:http://www.framedestination.com/bags/pr ... em/BGPRBA/

Edit: I think it's ok in the short term to leave them but you wanna make sure you put tissue paper between the prints
Why would you store them in here for only a short amount of time? it says acid free,linen free, museum quality. is there something wrong with them? I got some last week thinking I saved a ton of money but if I have to restore them after a while I would have gotten the higher priced ones
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Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:50 pm

lordhelmet wrote:
ohkay wrote:http://www.framedestination.com/bags/pr ... em/BGPRBA/

Edit: I think it's ok in the short term to leave them but you wanna make sure you put tissue paper between the prints
Why would you store them in here for only a short amount of time? it says acid free,linen free, museum quality. is there something wrong with them? I got some last week thinking I saved a ton of money but if I have to restore them after a while I would have gotten the higher priced ones
acid-free and lignin-free crystal clear biaxially oriented polypropylene bags
Does it need to be more protective than that?
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Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:12 pm

evilpresence wrote:
lordhelmet wrote:
ohkay wrote:http://www.framedestination.com/bags/pr ... em/BGPRBA/

Edit: I think it's ok in the short term to leave them but you wanna make sure you put tissue paper between the prints
Why would you store them in here for only a short amount of time? it says acid free,linen free, museum quality. is there something wrong with them? I got some last week thinking I saved a ton of money but if I have to restore them after a while I would have gotten the higher priced ones
acid-free and lignin-free crystal clear biaxially oriented polypropylene bags
Does it need to be more protective than that?

I agree. I use the same ones listed above and have never had a problem.
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