[pure-silver] Re: Print Shrinkage Question and Adhesive Advice
- From: harry kalish <hksvk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:50:51 -0500
Yes, I have tried the same thing, and that much shrinkage sounds about what
I have noted. But shrinkage should be more in one dimension than the other
because of how the paper fibers are aligned.
I would try rubber cement on your ruler. Apply a thin, even coat to both
members and wait for it to get tacky before putting the cork to the metal.
Clamp, but not tight enough to squeeze all the cement out.
Harry
On 2/3/11 6:16 PM, "Eric Nelson" <emanmb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I am doing a re-print and I want to use the unusable dry fiber print to size
> up with on the easel so it matches what I made yesterday. It seems that the
> print shrank 2mm in each direction making precise (architectural image)
> alignment impossible. Is that normal? I knew there was some shrinkage but
> never noticed this much. It's a 16x20 print.
>
> I have a cork backed ruler and the cork is separating from the ruler. Would
> contact cement be a good choice to re-adhere the portion coming off? It's a
> 15" ruler so it's has some flex to it.
>
> Thanks
>
> Eric
>
>
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