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Apparently, the best archival methods of mounting a photograph also allow for some ugly wrinkling of photographs in the frame. This method is a good compromise.
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Matt > Step 1:
Cut out enough acid-free adhesive backing to cover the back of your print.
Matt > Step 2:
Stick the print to the adhesive, smoothing out all the gaps between adhesive and print.
Matt > Step 3:
Trim the excess adhesive to the exact dimensions of the print.
Matt > Step 4:
Measure (and mark) the print to be exactly centered on the backing.
Matt > Step 5:
Tack down one end of the print to the backing first, centered on your marks.
Matt > Step 6:
Slowly and steadily adhere the rest of the print to the backing.
Matt > Step 7A:
Check for uneven spots and...
Matt > Step 7B:
... smooth them out (making sure not to damage the print, of course).
Matt > Step 8:
You need only attach the matte to the backing along the top edge with two small pieces of tape.
Step 1:
Cut out enough acid-free adhesive backing to cover the back of your print.
 > Step 1:
Cut out enough acid-free adhesive backing to cover the back of your print.
Step 1:
Cut out enough acid-free adhesive backing to cover the back of your print.
Camera: Nikon Corporation (Nikon D200) |
More details: exif |
Original size: 3872px x 2592px |
Current: 400px x 268px |
Other sizes: Small · M · L |
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