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Best Method for Print Storage and Shipping
I have two questions that may have the same answer:
1) What is the best way to store prints as inventory?
2) What is the best way to package prints for shipping?
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Re: Best Method for Print Storage and Shipping
Inventory, I store in boxes in a place that has no history of damp and the temp is fairly consistent the boxes are marked with the image title 26 prints per box, I also have the said files that are edited for output for that box burnt to DVD, they both have the same title, IE, box 1.
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Large prints from A3 onwards in 3inch diameter tubes, means they do not have to be rolled tight and can be removed without damage, each end within the tube is packed with soft material to stop edges from being marked, ends fixed tight, prints and card backed envelopes, for ready matted prints placed between to pieces of thick card or thin MDF which are larger than the print size, tapped securely to all edges, exterior marked top and instructions to carefully open from edges
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Re: Best Method for Print Storage and Shipping
Thanks for the great information Martin!
When storing prints in boxes, do you put anything in between the prints or just stack them up?
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Re: Best Method for Print Storage and Shipping
No layed flat, but mine are all matt paper, think with gloss more care needed, [
easily scratched etc]
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Re: Best Method for Print Storage and Shipping
been 'talking' to someone who gave me some pointers with regard to image storage...
some out of date books that may help...
Rempel, Siegfried The Care of Photographs Nick Lyons Books (31 West 21 Street, New York , NY 10010 ) 1987 ISBN 0-941130-48-7
Preservation of Photographs Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester , New York 14650 ISBN 0-87985-212-7
As I understand it in general...items should be stored in conservation quality non-acidic materials on metal shelving if possible in dry rooms with stable temperatures and relative humidity which are within the prescribed limits for the particular type of material stored. Storage areas such as attics and basements should be avoided; the former are subject to environmental fluctuation and the latter flooding.
If nothing else you may want to set up a special cupboard just for image storing...
I am told that Keith Oliver of the paper conservation department at the Liverpool Museums would be happy to give more specific advice if required.
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