Jerry's Artarama: Picturesque Presentation Portfolio - 24x36
- kryptonite
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Hey guys,
I'm looking into this portfolio and had a few questions: http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount- ... -cases.htm
I will only be storing 24x36" screen prints. Will the $199 24x36" option include everything I need to safely do this? (Aside from refills.)
I am limited on space and am considering building two small blocks of wood to hold this upright. Is there anything wrong with this? Does anyone else have any [free] suggestions?
Does anyone happen to have a discount code on hand? With shipping this to Canada, it's coming up quite expensive
From what I've gathered here, this is a decent portfolio for storing prints long-term. Please correct me if I'm wrong!
Thank you!
I'm looking into this portfolio and had a few questions: http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount- ... -cases.htm
I will only be storing 24x36" screen prints. Will the $199 24x36" option include everything I need to safely do this? (Aside from refills.)
I am limited on space and am considering building two small blocks of wood to hold this upright. Is there anything wrong with this? Does anyone else have any [free] suggestions?
Does anyone happen to have a discount code on hand? With shipping this to Canada, it's coming up quite expensive
From what I've gathered here, this is a decent portfolio for storing prints long-term. Please correct me if I'm wrong!
Thank you!
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if you cant swing a file, its the next best thing imo. just be careful putting them in, not all are exactly 24x36 and I creased the drymount out of two posters putting them in.
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Thanks, bud. How would I go about flattening this? I understand I need to use weights to hold the corners down - but for how long? From my understanding, the print should be perfectly flat before inserting into the sleeve?mewash2 wrote:It's a great folio. Just store it under your bed. It comes with everything you need.
File's out of the question for now, so that's good. Not all sleeves are 24x36, or not all 24x36 prints? The only 24x36 I will be popping in are Mondo prints, if that helps.virtualmert wrote:if you cant swing a file, its the next best thing imo. just be careful putting them in, not all are exactly 24x36 and I creased the drymount out of two posters putting them in.
Just a heads up about shipping to Canada.
I got it sent UPS for $35 or so. But I got dinged at customs for an extra $90. $60 of that was just UPS fees.
The other alternative was USPS for $65. That way the customs/Canada post fees would have been about $40-50 I estimate.
I got it sent UPS for $35 or so. But I got dinged at customs for an extra $90. $60 of that was just UPS fees.
The other alternative was USPS for $65. That way the customs/Canada post fees would have been about $40-50 I estimate.
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kryptonite wrote:Thanks, bud. How would I go about flattening this? I understand I need to use weights to hold the corners down - but for how long? From my understanding, the print should be perfectly flat before inserting into the sleeve?mewash2 wrote:It's a great folio. Just store it under your bed. It comes with everything you need.
File's out of the question for now, so that's good. Not all sleeves are 24x36, or not all 24x36 prints? The only 24x36 I will be popping in are Mondo prints, if that helps.virtualmert wrote:if you cant swing a file, its the next best thing imo. just be careful putting them in, not all are exactly 24x36 and I creased the drymount out of two posters putting them in.
not all prints are exact.
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Amazon sells 30x40 Alvin print protectors (6 for $80) that I just ordered for 24x36 prints that I consider more valuable. Takes some stress away from trying to fit a valuable print into a stuffed portfolio.virtualmert wrote:if you cant swing a file, its the next best thing imo. just be careful putting them in, not all are exactly 24x36 and I creased the drymount out of two posters putting them in.
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I picked up one of these about a year ago. It's a great portfolio for storage. My only complaint about it is the rings. I hardly flip through mine and I'm already having some separation in the rings which now causes the pages to snag or come loose.
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Thanks for all the help guys. Really appreciate it.
virtualmert wrote:if you cant swing a file, its the next best thing imo. just be careful putting them in, not all are exactly 24x36 and I creased the drymount out of two posters putting them in.
Hmm. Which option would you guys recommend? Mert, how often would you say you've had trouble fitting one of Mondo's posters into this thing? Does Alvin include everything I need as well? My only concern there is where I would store such large, loose sleeves.jgliddy wrote:Amazon sells 30x40 Alvin print protectors (6 for $80) that I just ordered for 24x36 prints that I consider more valuable. Takes some stress away from trying to fit a valuable print into a stuffed portfolio.virtualmert wrote:if you cant swing a file, its the next best thing imo. just be careful putting them in, not all are exactly 24x36 and I creased the drymount out of two posters putting them in.
Have you had trouble fitting any Mondo poster in? The last thing I want is for a bit of the print to stick out, getting damaged.halftonegraphics wrote:I picked up one of these about a year ago. It's a great portfolio for storage. My only complaint about it is the rings. I hardly flip through mine and I'm already having some separation in the rings which now causes the pages to snag or come loose.
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Thanks. I hate UPS, so I'll definitely go with USPS if I order this.veltri wrote:Just a heads up about shipping to Canada.
I got it sent UPS for $35 or so. But I got dinged at customs for an extra $90. $60 of that was just UPS fees.
The other alternative was USPS for $65. That way the customs/Canada post fees would have been about $40-50 I estimate.
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Posters I had problems with were Slaters Close Encounters, and Night of the Living Dead 11 Domaradzki, but it was hair raising getting some others in as well, sometimes I needed the wifes help. Once they are in youre golden, just take your time.
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kryptonite wrote:....
Does anyone happen to have a discount code on hand? With shipping this to Canada, it's coming up quite expensive
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Thank you!
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I know you mentioned space is limited, but have you considered picking up a used flat file instead? I got one in LA for less than 199 and it seems like a lot safer way to store prints (plus it has much more capacity). The typical "small" flat file has interior dimensions around 25" x 37", so it has enough room for slightly oversized prints.
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Thanks, Sweettea! Saw that earlier today in another thread and pulled the trigger - great savings!
Can't even consider it - space really is limited. Thanks for the suggestion, though.SurfingJeff wrote:I know you mentioned space is limited, but have you considered picking up a used flat file instead? I got one in LA for less than 199 and it seems like a lot safer way to store prints (plus it has much more capacity). The typical "small" flat file has interior dimensions around 25" x 37", so it has enough room for slightly oversized prints.
Well, the Picturesque 24x36 arrived in the mail yesterday and I had some difficulty inserting prints. I finally got one print in after about 15 minutes. I started off with a less valuable print and I can see why some avoid putting valuable prints in these -- I could just as easily have damaged it.
Also, do people really fit 2 prints per sleeve? It was a pretty tight fit with just the 1 and the paper backing.
Anyway, I think I'm going to return mine to Jerry's -- I just can't see myself struggling with the rest of my 24x36 prints and the risk of damaging them trying to insert. I think I'll just stick to my poly sleeves for now and the used flat file route sounds like a good idea.
I guess I was expecting these to fit just as easily as my Itoya 18x24 -- unfortunately that's not the case.
Also, do people really fit 2 prints per sleeve? It was a pretty tight fit with just the 1 and the paper backing.
Anyway, I think I'm going to return mine to Jerry's -- I just can't see myself struggling with the rest of my 24x36 prints and the risk of damaging them trying to insert. I think I'll just stick to my poly sleeves for now and the used flat file route sounds like a good idea.
I guess I was expecting these to fit just as easily as my Itoya 18x24 -- unfortunately that's not the case.