Hi Brendan: I found this on p. 266 in the book 301 Inkjet Tips and
Techniques by Andrew Darlow:
"If you are creating work that will be handled regularly, like that found in
a limited edition portfolio or book, it's generally a good idea to protect
your prints with a protective coating. . . . There are three non-yellowing
solvent-based lacquer sprays . . . to protect fine art [inkjet] prints:
PremierArt Print Shield, Lyson Printguard, & Lascaux Fixative. First two
contain UV inhibitors and all of them can protect against fading and
airborne contaminants, as well as scuffing, fingerprints, and scratching.
"For glossy and semi-gloss prints, PremierArt Print Shield and Lyson
Printguard can increase the Dmax and color intensity of prints. [The
author's] procedure is to use UV inhibitors for color work, and if needed,
Lascaux for monochrome work where Dmax is more critical.
"When using solvent sprays, it is imperative that you wear a safety-approved
charcoal filtered respirator and eye goggles, and have proper ventilation.
[The author uses a respirator] made by MSA Safety Works and costs about $30.
It meets OSHA and NIOSH requirements for safety."
I've never done any of the above, but if you email Andrew Darlow, I bet he'd
elaborate on this advice. [email protected] & his web site
www.inkjettips.com.
HTH Cheers, Christine
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brendan MacRae" <[email protected]>
To: "pdml" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 11:04 AM
Subject: Lacquer for prints?
I would like to put some kind of protective finish on a couple recent
prints I've made on Epson's Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper. Does anyone have a
recommendation for a lacquer of some kind? I've tried a matte Krylon for
artwork but it sprays unevenly, good finish, but impossible to apply
correctly.
-Brendan
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