Mounting Prints onto Gatorfoam Board
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- In this tutorial I show you how to mount fine art prints onto Gatorfoam board for a clean, modern, and frameless look. This is not an archival process, but rather for exhibition and marketing purposes where cost and DIY are the priority. Please leave your comments or questions below.
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Thanks, Robert. Just used a variation of your technique with 100% success on four 24x36 and three 20x30 theatre lobby posters.
I couldn't find 24x36 self-adhesive and needed thinner 20x30 substrate to accommodate some cheap frames, so went my usual spray glue route. The difference this time was amazing after watching your video.
I had never used weights and had tried to "drop" 20x30's in the middle of larger foam core using dowels as standoffs. That required trimming and I got the occasional bubble.
Weights, full protective backing and rolling were the missing links. I put wax paper over the entire sprayed surface (parallel to the short edge) and proceeded with your steps. Weights were quart stain cans with blue tape.
I still had to trim, but only because the board was a little larger than the frame would take. Otherwise, the prints went exactly where I put them.
Moral of the story is that I'll order dry mounted prints next time, but your technique saved the day.
+Alan Cole Glad it worked out for you.
The key to reducing or eliminating bubbles is using heavy weight paper - 250gsm or more. Also, here are the 24x36 self-adhesive: www.foamboardsource.com/self-adhesive-gatorfoam-psgf064.html
I have had expensive family photos packed away for years just because I couldn’t find a frame I liked. This video is genius to thank you for sharing your expertise.
A pearl of a tutorial. Exactly what I was searching for.
Another beautifully describe video, making it look so easy giving us more confidence to try it for ourselves, what i love about these videos is the fact that the boy is straight to the point making it a pleasure to watch and listen. Thankyou.
Nice presentation. I have used self adhesive black Gatorfoam in the 12" x 18" size for my photos and art reproductions. I print my own work and love using the rough textured heavy matte papers for this process. For hanging, I have used the wood strips as you show but have recently used the Foamfast hangers that are simply pushed into the back. So far these have proved to work well.
I am watching this in 2022, thanks for leaving this video up on youtube, it was exactly what I was looking for. I don't care to have my photos behind glass or plastic so this is the perfect solution.
All your videos that I have watched are very well done. Everything is explained very thoroughly, but the process is concise, so it's perfect. Thanks for sharing these videos!
+Poik242 you're very welcome - thanks!!
Ordered me some Gatorboard and paperweights. Gonna give it a shot this weekend. Thanks so much for taking the time in making the video.
Thanks so much. Was looking all over for a way to do prints on a hanging system and now I have found it. So simple and clear presentation.
Hey, Thanks! Look! 8 years later and it's still helping! I was looking for a way to present some 17x22 stuff I'm printing border-less.
Thank you for this tutorial. Saved my sanity.
Hello, Robert. This tutorial is well-done and very helpful to me. Thanks for sharing with us, and providing links to the products you presented. I appreciate you.
This video was very clear and very helpful to display a poster I just purchased. Exactly what the doctor ordered. Thanks you for the very clear explanations 👍
Please tell me where you purchased the boards
My friend, this is the best tutorial i've come across! Thank you!
MY friend l ! GREAT JOB Robert ! You need nobody to inspire you ! ... YOU ALREADY GREAT ! YOUR RUclips CHANNEL IS GREAT !!! JUST KEEP GOING !!!! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF MORE !!! and thanks for your video
Thank You Mr Robert ,, im an iris photographer and I want to offer a unique print to my clients different than my competitors .. and this video help a lot .
Fantastic information and so clearly and expertly presented. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I'm using Yupo paper to mount before ink design is placed onto this board, I thought that I would have to find a glue to mount (Yupo paper) but the product that you mentioned will reduce the time spent. I also like your suggestion on the wood strips to help with the display. Thank you for all your suggestions.
I like your logical and organised way of working. Thank you. I would have painted the two slats black before glueing them on.
Thank you for this. So informative!
This is one of the most useful videos I have seen in a long time. Thanks very much for sharing it.
How have I never heard of Gator Board before? Especially self-adhesive? This is an awesome tutorial, thanks!
Thanks so much for this video. I've been looking for a clean, easy presentation for my photography for years and this meets my needs!
Thank you so much for this video! Very clear and well presented. thank you so much.
Love your tutorials. Is a pleasure see you working. Your expertise and craft makes it seems simply but it requieres a lot of care and experience. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Thank you Robert for your clear videos. Love the techniques you show here! Greetings from the Netherlands.
Thank you! I purchased some "storyboards" but now I want to make my own. I found your video and will give this a try to display my photography in my home.
that looks great and not too hard! thanks for showing!
Excellent video. Thanks
wonderful tutorial!
I always mount the two pieces of timber oil the back the other way. Then you can run a hang string or wire between them. They hang nicely to the wall.
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Great tip I'm just about to make some of these and was wondering the best way to hang them. I'll do it this way
Great tutorial Robert.
thanks again. I have been looking for a way to exhibit my prints without mat boards, frame and glass. You made it look so easy,
OM! Gosh... What a wonderful and clever idea. I"m so happy to have stumbled upon this video. Thank You very much for taking the time to share and create this wonderful video.
Robert, great tutorial! Many thanks.
here in Houston a printing company I use has gator board on hand. they charge me $4 s.f. to mount my prints and I love them! I may try doing myself now though after finding this video 😂😂😂 I've sold 2 since I got them last week and rmthe clients love them!
Hello Robert,
I just became a subscriber because of your simple but effective presentation. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Warm regards from British Columbia.
Hi Robert,
I have watched several of your videos and really appreciate you sharing your expertise. While some of your equipment (the awesome mat cutter specifically) may be more than what the average framer has at his disposal, the explanations in your well put together tutorials don't scare me away. I appreciate the education and just wanted to commend you on a job well done. Best regards and Merry Christmas to you sir!
Mick
+TheMick26 Thank you!!
Always helpful and fun to watch
Thank you for an excellent video. I am just starting out, but I feel like I can do this now. Great job.
Brilliant! So much easier than all of my past failures 🤪
Dear and Distinguished Instructor Rodriguez ! We’ll explain perfect 👌🏽 instruction , diction equals to none as all so the impressionable displays of your tools! Thanks 🙏Also special Thanks to You Tube .
Great simple clean job to do! Thanks! Well done that demonstration!
i have been watching artist all day on you tube. I think it amazing what I have seen today . Thank you for sharing your amazing art. I love how professional you are . I like that people are not all about perception and just how real everyone is. No big budget fake crap like Hollywood or TV just raw and real. Thank you again I really truly enjoyed it and learned something new.
Wow gatorfoam where you been all life!!
Amazing tutorial...
You should recommend using a wide roller when applying pressure to the photo to avoid pockets of air to be trapped between the board and the photo, especially if the print is of a somewhat lighter paper weight.
Loved this tutorial..... have you done a tutorial on your archival process? Or is it part of the mounting and framing video?
Who disliked this? It's a perfect explanation.
Loved your presentation. Good video from Sacramento
Great information and demonstration, thank you Sir. I am doing something similar with the backdrop for my model railroad set using gator board.
Nice simple presentation. Thank you Robert. I tried the spray method with foamcore. Initially good, but got buckling on some of them.
+Steve F Spraying your own adhesive is more difficult because you have to make sure you cover every single part if the board,. That's why I like the self-adhesive gatorboard - it's totally glued to the paper without any gaps.
Mounting has always been a drag. I've been at this for many years but you just made it easy. Just mounted three BLM prints for display. Love the gator foam with adhesive. Instead of weights I used two wooden clothes pins to hold it in place. Thanks amigo. Perfect video. Owe you a beer the next time you're in NYC.
Well done. Thank you
I have used adhesive-backed foam board for mounting poster prints and have been successful about 50% of the time, thus about half my posters were ruined and the other half looked great. One difference in your prints and typical posters is that the poster paper is thinner and has a greater tendency to wrinkle if not perfectly straight when attaching to the adhesive and once the wrinkle sticks, it is permanent. I will try your technique of cutting the backing paper about 1/3rd distance from the edge and hope for better results. Thank you.
+Arthur Howle Yes it definitely is much easier when using thicker paper. Poster paper would be a challenge as your success rate shows. Good luck.
+Arthur Howle I'm looking to do the same thing with movie posters as well. (27x40's) So did your mounting fail because of your wrong doing or does it just not work well?
+Supremacy Games I recommend following the method shown in Robert Rodriguez's You Tube video. Before peeling off any backing paper, lay the poster atop the foam board with weights at one end (books work well), making sure the poster lines up perfectly with the foam board. Gently lay the un-weighted end of the poster back to expose that end of the foam board. With a razor knife, cut a shallow slit in the backing paper about 1/4th to 1/3rd distance from the end (opposite the weighted end). Peel off this paper. Then carefully press the poster paper onto the exposed adhesive. The adhesive is unforgiving; any creases or wrinkles are permanent, but if you apply even pressure from the middle to the end of the paper, you should get good results. Remove the weights, gently lay the poster back and peel off the remaining backing paper. Then carefully, evenly, smoothly press the rest of the poster onto the adhesive. Before viewing Robert Rodriguez's video, I attempted to apply the poster, starting at one end and working to the opposite end. It worked about 50% of the time. His method is much better.
+Arthur Howle Some movie posters are double sided and so any type of dry-mounting is not recommended. Mounting such posters between two sheets of glass or plexiglass may keep the poster flat and with no wrinkling. However, this increases the cost.
+Arthur Howle Most of mine are originals so they are double sided, so is this a no go for me?
Thanks Arthur
Thank you for introducing me to Gator Board and simple presentation :-)
+Ronald Turski You're very welcome!
Great tutorial. You made it really easy to follow along.
This is a great tutorial for mounting images. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your techniques.
Thanks! Can't wait to try it myself. Where is a good place to get self adhesive gatorfoam?
Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing.
Very good thanks
...excellent job, Sir...
very cool! thanks!
Your a great instructor! 🎉
Superb calm explanation that’s easy to follow, great work thank you.
I've been wanting to mount my prints different from the norm and this looks simple yet very effective! Good job! :D
One thing: When you print a picture that should be centered on the paper - it is a big mistake to make the free space above and under the picture equal! No profi, no serious artist use this method. The upper white space should be a little bit smaller than the space under the picture. Only some millimeters. Then the pictures looks balanced on the sheet. If you do so like on the video, the picture seems (virtually) a little bit to deep. One could get the impression as if the pic sinks out of the frame. You need some feeling for this and have to test before printing.
Very informative, wonderful presentation! Thank you for making your video.
So nice
Cool! easy to follow tuturial
Thank you
Excellent. Very well done.
Thank You, just what I was looking for.
Excellent video. Thank you so much.
Alas we here in the UK can't get the same Self Adhesive Gatorfoam board. I tried something 'similar' but of course it was roughly A2 and had been hand cut down from larger boards. It also exhibited some warping. Does the Gatorfoam come exactly A2? I utilised Canson Platine (Canson your boy is doing his job...) and it is a superb paper and apart from my less than perfect foam core it went down like a treat. The key is to take your time, make sure once aligned it is adequately weighted down and then just follow what Rob does. Once I had it fixed at one end I used a soft lint free cloth to smooth the paper down the length of the foam board as I laid it down. Pretty simple. Many thanks.
Great tutorial much appreciated. Thank you.
Great video. Thanks for producing it. Do you never wear gloves? I'm always afraid for fingermarks. Especially on glossy paper.
Hi Robert , You have inspired me once again. After 30 years in the industry I am going to start framing and printing again. What is the best way to frame a print without glass that's archival . Cheers Reg
this was genius!
Another super video Robert. I still didn't find a supplier in Germany or Europe that sells this Gatorboard :-( I guess you're in the US, but if you or any of your viewers know where I can buy this self-adhesive board in Europe I'd appreciate it. Thanks
So artistic.
Thank you very much for this tutorial, it is well-done and extremely helpful!
Incredibly helpful!!! Thank you!
Thank you for.
If you wanted something more protected without glass,what would you do.
Will that adhesive harm the print?
I like the hanging system although I would want to do a French cleat for the top.
Take care of yourself and stay safe.🍻🌲
Do you have a video where you do the same thing only making the print archivable? I found that the fine art heavy weight paper began to bubble after a few days using the self adhesive board, meaning that the adhesive is not aggressive enough for this heavy weight paper. This type of mounting works perfectly on regular weight photo paper, but not the heavier fine art paper, lost 5 or 6 large giclee prints and the boards mounting like this. Although, I was using a heavier foamcore and not gatorboard not sure if that would make a difference?? But I will now think twice before using this method on heavy fine art paper...unless your running it through a weighted rolling system...like cold lamination rollers.
Excellent! Thanks so much for this!
Nice work!
Nicely done! I😊
Thank you Robert for that excellent video. You have inspired me to get started to mount some prints myself using this technique. Awesome!!! I already bought the weights and the glue gun. I will probably buy 16X24 Gatorfoam to start with as this is a good 3:2 ratio as a standard camera shot. Could you please explain a little more in detail the holes in the wood strip and what kind of hook you would use to hang this and how you hang it? I would really appreciate that immensely!!!
Where did you buy the weights?
www.framedestination.com/framing-accessories/photo-mounting-supplies/leather-print-and-paper-weight.html
This would look nice sealed in resin after you do that last step!!
When is your next workshop...and location..please
Awesome presentation. Mounting made easy. Thank you very much for posting this!!! :D
Could you please share your source for self-adhesive gatorfoam board?
+Robert Rankl www.foamboardsource.com/self-adhesive-gatorfoam-psgf064.html
Thank you, I should have looked further before I asked you. This is really an excellent video and will definitely be used to the fullest by me. :-)
+Robert Rankl no worries, always glad to help.
This company is no longer taking orders. WHere are you getting it now?
Can you make a video about the methods of archival conservation? Thanks
how do I glue print canvas to Gatofoam board? Great Video for regular prints.
nice one,,,really enjoyed apart that you should take that ring out of your finger when you touch those pictures
Very helpful. Thanks!
Great tutorial.
What thickness of gator board do you recommend?
You think we can paint a gatorfoam? like with wall paint. Trying to work on a project and looking for the best foam board.
Thank you so much for this video
Hi Robert, thanks for sharing your knowledge, appreciated. Always great video and ideas.
My question to anyone experienced is whether you know company which prints high quality canvases?
Thanks and Regards