How Long Can You Safely Keep a Poster in a Tube?

[christoffergaddini]

I'm sorry if this has already been addressed.

So I purchased a large art print (50') and I was wondering how long I can safely keep it in it's tube. The seller said he had it in the tube for about a month, and I was planning on moving in 6 months and don't want to deal with moving a huge frame. Could this amount of time damage the print? The print has really thick paper and extremely think ink if that makes a difference. Thank you!

[soam24]

I'm sorry if this has already been addressed.

So I purchased a large art print (50') and I was wondering how long I can safely keep it in it's tube. The seller said he had it in the tube for about a month, and I was planning on moving in 6 months and don't want to deal with moving a huge frame. Could this amount of time damage the print? The print has really thick paper and extremely think ink if that makes a difference. Thank you!

get custom cut acid free foamcore and some archival photo corners and make a sandwhich

[christoffergaddini]

I'm sorry if this has already been addressed.

So I purchased a large art print (50') and I was wondering how long I can safely keep it in it's tube. The seller said he had it in the tube for about a month, and I was planning on moving in 6 months and don't want to deal with moving a huge frame. Could this amount of time damage the print? The print has really thick paper and extremely think ink if that makes a difference. Thank you!

get custom cut acid free foamcore and some archival photo corners and make a sandwhich

Cool, do you know a good place to purchase these supplies?

[soam24]

frame destination is a good place. check them out on the interwebs

[misterwhisper]

FD's oversize shipping charge is $55, though.

In LA, you can buy 40x60" acid-free foamcore at your local Michael's or Aaron Bros. They don't stock it up front, but you can go to the custom framing counter and request it. They usually keep some in stock in the back for custom framing.

[halftonegraphics]

as for the OPs question, you can store in a tube depending on the paper, ink and size of the tube. of course, its not recommended. paper has a memory, in other words, if its rolled for a long time it can take a long time for it to flatten. if the paper is thicker, it can take longer. ink can also form a similar memory. if you try to flatten a print were the ink has been compromised, it can cause flaking in the print when you try to flatten it out. if you do plan on storing in a tube, i would recomment seeking out a 6" or 8" tube, to lessen the blow.

i had a Stout print that ended up in a tube for probably a year. i had mistakenly forgot to take it out of the tube and stored the tube away to later find it. to this date, it was still not flattened. i had it flattening for probably 6 months. due to the metallic nature of the inks, it also caused flaking.

[christoffergaddini]

Thanks for the advice guys!

[dasher12]

What about giclee's ? Can they stay in the tube or is it just as bad as for screenprints ?

[earlgreytoast]

I think it's more about the paper used than the ink.

[Jumpstreet]

I think it's more about the paper used than the ink.

I agree with this comment. I wouldn't suggest keeping a print inside a tube for more than a few months(3-4).
I'm not an expert though...

[wonkabars7]

Prints...get out when you can. No need to freak out, but the sooner the better.

Posters...as in vintage film posters and the like...if they are in an acid free sleeve, they can be tubed up for generations, wouldn't make any difference.

[NoseSpray]

(50')

a 50-foot print?

[talkingdeads]

Dead Sea Scrolls lasted well enough

[wneff]

but that's God paper, it's different

[Timbrh2001]

but that's God paper, it's different

I'd certainly wipe my butt with it.