What is the best way to store prints without a flat file?

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Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:06 pm

Would this be a good set up for storing handbill and things of that nature and size

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Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:16 am

admhall wrote:Would this be a good set up for storing handbill and things of that nature and size

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Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:15 pm

jdomas wrote:zhd, i've been looking for some also. http://www.artdiscount.co.uk/white-foam-board-10mm.html seems to be a pretty decent price for what you're getting, @ £5.20 per 30x40" sheet of 10mm (some sites sell it for twice that much).
That's perfect, thank you.
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Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:55 am

Hey ebeaners,

I forgot where I found this link, possibly from this thread, but was wondering:
Would this http://www.framedestination.com/bags/pr ... em/BGPRBA/ be a viable way to store prints after they've been flattened out? I was thinking of putting a print in each "bag", stack them on top of each other then put the stack in a box or something. Is this a safe way to go about it and maintain their mint-ness?
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Fri Mar 28, 2014 4:02 pm

How many prints per foamcore sandwich do you guys prefer?
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Tue May 20, 2014 7:41 pm

mnelson wrote:Hey ebeaners,

I forgot where I found this link, possibly from this thread, but was wondering:
Would this http://www.framedestination.com/bags/pr ... em/BGPRBA/ be a viable way to store prints after they've been flattened out? I was thinking of putting a print in each "bag", stack them on top of each other then put the stack in a box or something. Is this a safe way to go about it and maintain their mint-ness?
Anyone have an answer to this?
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Wed May 21, 2014 4:42 pm

As a follow-up, I did go that route. I own a flat file now (Craigslist ftw) but what I do is put a piece of acid-free foam board on the bottom of each drawer, then put each print that is sealed up in one of those Crystal Clear Protective Bags on top of each other, with a sheet of acid-free tissue in between each. The tissue is probably overkill, but whatevz. The bags work nicely and are affordable.
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Sun May 25, 2014 4:45 am

gotta thank you guys for the foamcore-sandwich hint! I was always thinking of how to store them but I don't have enough space for a flatfile in my appartement, so this foamcore-sandwich will do and can be stored on my wardrobe :clap:
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Wed Jul 02, 2014 2:39 pm

I know we've established that it's ok to store more than one print within the foam core sandwich, but can you still do that if they are different sizes? Could you potentially be left with an indentation? Any experience with this? Thanks!
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When I used to sandwich my prints I had no problem with my large prints and small prints. You're usually putting something between them anyhow so shouldn't be a problem. I had up to twenty in a foamcore sandwich with no troubles whatsoever.
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Tue Jul 08, 2014 3:17 pm

Yea, I would be putting glassine in between each. Thanks!
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Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:41 pm

So you don't need mounting corners for this method? The binder clips will keep the prints totally secure and stationary within the sandwich? That's what I assume based on the info given, but just want to confirm. Is it okay to stack multiple prints and flatten them with the foam core + glassine as well? (vs. flattening one at a time?). Mine are all the same size.
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tuxut wrote:Where would you all say is the best place (eg. best cost-quality ratio) for acid-free foamboard?
If you have a framer you go to regularly, just ask them for it. Mine just gave me 2 pieces for free since I'm a regular. It was a color that was never used in the shop. Otherwise the cost should be pretty negligible.
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Thu Jul 23, 2015 3:23 pm

attackconquer wrote:is foamboard the same as foamcore?

http://www.michaels.com/elmers-acid-fre ... 90078.html
If you have a Hobby Lobby nearby you can get a 30 x 40 inch for the same price and if you use the 40% off coupon that is forever on their site it brings it down quite a bit. You can also get 40 x 60 inch (I think) for something like 16 bucks before the 40% discount. They usually have it in white or black.

Edit...I just realized the Elmer's stuff is 2 sheets for the price.
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