I have recently had a Lightjet Fuji Crystal Archive matt print mounted on aluminium for framing, dimensions 24" x 24". Unfortunately, the mounting on aluminium has introduced a pronounced orange peel texture, which I consider unattractive. Speaking to the framer about it, he says I will not be able to get a mirror flat finish with photographic paper that has been laser printed. I would have better results with photographic paper that has been printed using a dark room process, i.e. get the digital file written to film, but this currently, is too expensive for me to consider.
Does anyone have experience of having their lightjet prints mounted on aluminium and is familiar with this introduction of texture as a result. I want to ascertain whether the process of using aluminium as a mount, 'unavoidably' introduces texture, or whether someone on this list has found a mounter that can get a mirror finish. Another alternative is whether it might be possible to get better results with mounting another type of digital print i.e. inkjet on an Epson paper? In case anyone is thinking, why dry mount? Why aluminium? I have been advised that if I use any other process of mounting or hinging my print will warp. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks Bernadette Feely Digital Artist http://www.bernadettefeely.com ****************************************************************************** This email has been virus checked by the Eclipse Internet MAILsafe service ****************************************************************************** www: http://www.eclipse.net.uk/ email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ****************************************************************************** =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
