Three Methods:
A) Spray mounting (inexpensive,
little gear needed, not archival).
B) Corner mounting (inexpensive,
moderate gear needed, archival).
C) Dry mounting (expensive, lots of
gear needed, archival).
SPRAY MOUNTING:
Step 1) Trim print (if desired) using a razor or exacto knife
and a straight edge.
Step 2) Measure both the trimmed print and mat board, write both
of these numbers down. Use a ruler that is accurate to 1/16th
of an inch.
Step 3) Decide if board is to be horizontal or vertical.
Step 4) Determine "top spacing"
A) Subtract the height of your print from height of your board.
B) Divide the number from "step 4A" (above) by 2. If
this number contains fractions of 32nds, round to the
next smaller 16th.
C) Lay a ruler or T-square on the top of your board and near
the center. Make a small straight line about 1/4
inch long at the measurement from "step 4B" (above).
Step 5) Determine "side spacing"
A) Subtract the width of your print from width of your board
B) Divide the number from "step 5A" (above) by 2. Next
add 1/16th inch (forgiveness space) to this number.
If this final number contains fractions of 32nds, round to the
next larger 16th.
C) Lay a t-square on the side of your board and move it until
it corresponds to the straight line you made in
step 4C. Next, measure the final distance from "Step 5B"
from each side and make a small dot.
Step 6) Place newspapers down over your work area.
Step 7) Place your trimmed print face down on the newspapers
and spray the back of your print (I use 3M Photo Mount)
from top to bottom. Use the spray lightly, you do not want a
"wet" print. Let print dry for 30 seconds.
Step 8) Spray the back of your print a second time, but this
time from left to right. Let print dry for 60 seconds.
Step 9) Lift your print and VERY CAREFULLY place the two top
corners of your print over (and COMPLETELY
COVERING) the two "dots" you made in "step 5C".
Step 10) Slowly lower the print onto the board. Allow the top
of the print to touch the board first, then the middle, and
finally the bottom.
Step 11) Press the firmly print onto the board. This can be done
with your hand or a brayer.
SPRAY MOUNT EXAMPLE
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A) Subtract the height of print (7 inches) the from height of board (11 inches):
11 - 7 = 4
B) Divide this number by 2:
4 / 2 = 2
C) Mark top space with a small straight line.
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SIDE SPACING:
A) Subtract the width of print (9 inches) the from width of board
(14 inches):
14 - 9 = 5
B) Divide this number by 2, then add 1/16th inch:
5 / 2 = 2 1/2 + 1/16 = 2 9/16
C) Mark both side spaces with a small dot.
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CORNER MOUNTING
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DRY MOUNTING
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