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How can I mount Fiber Based Photo Paper to rusted steel?
I need advice from serious photographers only.
I need to mount B&W fiber based mural prints (40×60) onto sheets of cold pressed steel that have areas of rust. I like the aesthetic of rust but am concerned about adhesion and archivalness of the print. I was told to use Seal color mount mounting sheets. Can I use a hand iron? Do I need to find a business that has a large dry mount press? Is aluminum a better way to go? Any real help is appreciated.
I’m not much of a photographer, but I am an artist & framer – so I’ll give you the benefit of the knowledge I have in this area…
Rust is going to be a problem for you. Since rust is a powder that sits on the surface of the steel, anything you adhere to it will only adhere to the powder, and eventually the powder will come away from the steel, taking your paper with it. And the steel will continue to rust unless you seal it from the air (rust = iron oxide, caused by exposure to oxygen). But sealing the metal with a varnish will only buy you time, it won’t guarantee that the rusted portion won’t eventually separate from the metal. My vote would go to Aluminum.
Upon surfing the Seal Adhesives website, note that heat seal is best used when mounting paper to paper – probably not a good choice for metal. A self-adhesive film would probably work best, but I would suggest you contact them directly for information on which film works best with which support, and also whether their product provides an acid-free barrier between the print & support.
http://www.sealbrands.com/websites/sealbrands/sealweb.nsf/htmlalias/selectmounting
Sounds like an interesting challenge – have fun with it!
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How to Clean Off Hair Replacement Adhesive Residue
Adhesives are a vital part of your hair replacement routines. You do not need to be told how important it is to keep your wig or toupee stuck firmly to your scalp, regardless of whether you wear your hair replacement unit on a daily basis or on an extended basis. Why is it important to keep your hair replacement adhesive clean? The reason is that not only does regular cleaning help Protect Your hair replacement unit and extend its life, it also prevents the buildup on the adhesive from being absorbed by your skin and hair.
What then is the best way to properly clean your hair replacement adhesive? Cleaning the adhesive tapes of the hair replacement unit is actually quite simple. Just follow the guidelines below.
First, gently scrap the adhesive tape Off Your hair replacement unit using your fingernails. If the tape is on the lace part of the hair, however, then leave it alone; you might only end up damaging the unit. If the tape would not come off, then perhaps you should leave the unit soaked in an adhesive remover first for a few hours.
When you are done with removing the adhesive tape, put your hair replacement unit in a plastic container and pour the cleaning solvent directly on it until it covers the base. Let the piece soak in the solvent until the tape on the lace area floats to the surface. Do not worry about soaking your piece overnight if you have to.
After the time allotted for the soaking has passed, remove the unit from the solvent, but do not throw the solvent away – at least, not for the meantime. Gently brush the adhesive residue from the lace areas with a Nail Brush. For the residue on the skin areas of the hair piece, use a teaspoon to scrape it off. When you have completely removed the residue from the hair replacement unit, return it to the solvent and let it soak for another two to three minutes.
The next step would be to wash the remaining residue on the base of the wig with dishwashing liquid. Use your nail brush to remove what residue is still there on the base. If the remnants are being stubborn on you, let the piece soak for some more in the solvent, and then wash the base again with dishwashing liquid.
Lastly, shampoo and condition your hairpiece, then let it dry. It will then be as good as new.
Cleaning your hairpiece of hair replacement adhesive residue is very important. You would not want your scalp to be irritated by old buildup, would you?
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