framing momento question

[James]

My wife and I have a hiking trail map which was printed on glossy paper. We
are going to have it framed, to preserve our mountain hiking pursuits, and
we want it to last.

We have typed up our own map "legend," which will be included as an insert
in a blank area of the map. This insert measure about 4 x 5
inches.

Here is my question.... what is the best way to be sure that the insert,
printed on regular copier paper, will adhere to the glossy surface of the
map ? I suppose I could scotch tape it, but this doesn't seem
"permanent" or even "semi-permanent" to me.

Is there a glue that would adhere, long-time, to the glossy paper ?

Any ideas or comments will be appeciated !!

James

[Alan Browne]

If framed behind glass the pressure of the assembly might suffice w/o
any adhesive at all.

Otherwise, I'd think that a photo spray adhesive would be very good for
this. Just be very careful in using it. It flies around and gets on
everything. So you need a clean/clear area to work covered in
sacrificial paper or plastic.

There are also contact sheet adhesives (very nice to use) - but probably
wasteful for your legend.

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[James]

Thanks Alan, both very good ideas...


How does the photo spray adhesive work?? Do you simply spray the back of
the photo (this case, my legend, printed on regular copier paper), and stick
it on the glossy map ?

The contact sheet adhesive sounds good too.... are these full, letter
sized sheets, with pre-applied adhesive on the back, that you can cut to
your size, and then stick on the glossy map ?

Thanks again !!

James



"Alan Browne" <alan....@FreelunchVideotron.ca> wrote in message
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[Alan Browne]

On 2012-05-26 12:04 , James wrote:
> Thanks Alan, both very good ideas...
>
>
> How does the photo spray adhesive work?? Do you simply spray the back of
> the photo (this case, my legend, printed on regular copier paper), and stick
> it on the glossy map ?
>
> The contact sheet adhesive sounds good too.... are these full, letter
> sized sheets, with pre-applied adhesive on the back, that you can cut to
> your size, and then stick on the glossy map ?

Yes and yes. And use a rubber roller too to make sure the whole contact
area is glued.

Please don't top post.

[notbob]

On 2012-05-26, James <jnipp...@nospamfdn.com> wrote:
> My wife and I have a hiking trail map which was printed on glossy paper. We

So, why did you post this question to these other groups?

alt.home.cleaning,alt.home.lawn.garden,rec.audio,rec.gardens

You were hoping a housecleaner or a hifi geek could help you? Pull it
out, James. ;)

nb

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[James]

"notbob" <not...@nothome.com> wrote in message
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> On 2012-05-26, James <jnipp...@nospamfdn.com> wrote:
>> My wife and I have a hiking trail map which was printed on glossy paper.
>> We
>
> So, why did you post this question to these other groups?
>
> alt.home.cleaning,alt.home.lawn.garden,rec.audio,rec.gardens
>
> You were hoping a housecleaner or a hifi geek could help you? Pull it
> out, James. ;)
>
> nb

rb, please, please, go suck a duck

[Savageduck]

On 2012-05-26 10:16:23 -0700, "James" <jnipp...@nospamfdn.com> said:

>
>
> rb, please, please, go suck a duck

Noooooooo!!!

....unless of course you have something very specific in mind. ;-)

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Savageduck

[tony cooper]

I'd print it on sticky label stock which are self-adhesive. Label
stock is available in many sizes up to 8.5" x 10".


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[James]

"tony cooper" <tony.co...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Thanks Tony !!!!

James

[Alan Browne]

Good idea. I'm thinking 'art' when I should be thinking 'office'.

[Whiskers]

On 2012-05-26, James <jnipp...@nospamfdn.com> wrote:

> My wife and I have a hiking trail map which was printed on glossy paper. We
> are going to have it framed, to preserve our mountain hiking pursuits, and
> we want it to last.
>
> We have typed up our own map "legend," which will be included as an insert
> in a blank area of the map. This insert measure about 4 x 5
> inches.

If you mean you're getting a professional picture-framer to do it all,
their advice would probably be worth getting. They should have suitable
materials and equipment (and experience) readily to hand.

> Here is my question.... what is the best way to be sure that the insert,
> printed on regular copier paper, will adhere to the glossy surface of the
> map ? I suppose I could scotch tape it, but this doesn't seem
> "permanent" or even "semi-permanent" to me.
>
> Is there a glue that would adhere, long-time, to the glossy paper ?
>
> Any ideas or comments will be appeciated !!
>
> James

Don't use the sticky tape sold in stationary shops or supermarkets, it
damages permenantly but sticks only for a short time.

I'd suggest that you have the framer mount the map and legend
seperately behind a 'mask' with two openings; that way the map needn't
be covered or defaced at all, and each document can be secured using
appropriate methods. You might want to reconsider the layout of the
legend to make it fit neatly into an opening below the map.

You don't want either the map or the photocopy printout to touch the
glass at all.

I'm a little concerned about the "regular copier paper"; that probably
isn't of 'archival' grade, so can be expected to discolour and decay
relatively quickly, especially exposed to light.

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