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I have never liked photos or art behind glass!  

 

 The glass causes a significant distraction from the work 

and provides very little protection from the various

forms of photo damage and fading.

 

 

 

 

The Image On The Left Is The Original Photo Under Glass

 

The Image On The Right Is The Enhanced & Preserved Photo

 

No Glass Needed!

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I Begin By Downloading A Photo To My Computer And Performing Any Necessary Cropping, Enhancements,

Or Restoration

 

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Once I am satisfied with the computer enhanced image I print it.

 

All images are printed on an Epson printer using Epson Eight-Color UltraChrome pigment inkset.

 

When combined with a heavy weight photo paper the end result is a fade-resistant image lasting up to

100-200 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next step in The Process is the mounting.

 

The print is applied to a mounting board then subject

to 24 hours of extreme pressure

to ensure that the print and the mounting board become

permanently bonded together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The mounted work is now ready for the

final step that will protect the image from damage and fading while eliminating the

need to...

 

 Hide It Behind Glass!

 

 

 

  

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Texturing

 

 

 A Blend Of 100% Acrylic Polymer Emulsion

Is  Hand Applied To The Print

 

 When the work is finished it has excellent flexibility, resistance

to chemicals, water, abrasion and ultraviolet radiation.

 

After the Acrylic Polymer is applied to the mounted print it creates

a permanent protective seal between the print and the elements 

thus preventing common photo damage and fading.

 

 The print is so protected you can safely

use wet cloth to clean it!

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I am Zoey's grandma and I adore the picture Carl has worked

wonders with.   Thanks for the wonderful memory that

 will be cherished for years to come.

 

Gloria Kemplin

Chino Valley, AZ

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