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Discuss Picture Framing topics.
Smithy
Posts: 133 Joined: Mon 12 Jan, 2015 7:36 pmLocation: SurreyOrganisation: NoneInterests: Reading, gardening, music.
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by Smithy Mon 25 May, 2015 1:50 pm
Sorry, bit of a rubbish thread title!
Question is; what's the most light-damage-resistant pen to get an autograph signed with - on a glossy Kodak print?
Would it be those metallic gold pens? I know biro is pants, as I have one done in the 1960s that has all but disappeared.
Also, when framing, what glass would you recommend for max UV protection & clarity?
Cheers all.
Graysalchemy
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by Graysalchemy Mon 25 May, 2015 5:04 pm
We used to sell archival pens when we had an artshop, it's what they use for signing wedding certificates etc.
easypopsgcf
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by easypopsgcf Mon 25 May, 2015 7:59 pm
Pencil
Roboframer
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by Roboframer Mon 25 May, 2015 8:05 pm
Regards the glass, TruVue Museum.
IFGL
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by IFGL Mon 25 May, 2015 8:10 pm
You can get Faber Castle pens in gold and silver with archival pigment inks.
prospero
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by prospero Tue 26 May, 2015 12:59 am
The most permanent ink is probably India Ink. If you load it in a fountain pen it will clog up the nib though. Not really convenient to go autograph hunting with a dip pen and a bottle of ink.
There are quite a few 'arty' type markers available that have (allegedly) lightfast pigment inks. Best way is to test a few out by marking a photo and leaving it in a sunny spot - half covered. Check under the cover now and then to see if there is any difference.
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Richard Photofusion
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by Richard Photofusion Tue 26 May, 2015 8:08 am
Rotring art pen with pigment ink - should be good for gloss. Or Sakura micron pigma pens, for relative low cost, and range of thicknesses available.
Smithy
Posts: 133 Joined: Mon 12 Jan, 2015 7:36 pmLocation: SurreyOrganisation: NoneInterests: Reading, gardening, music.
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by Smithy Tue 26 May, 2015 12:21 pm
Thanks all.
