Securing two 11x17's

[armydoc]

Hello everyone.

One of my splash pages came in two separate pieces. What is the best type of tape to use to secure the two boards together? The other pieces I have came already connected with some kind of paper tape. I was wondering if there was a brand that is recommended. I know acidity in the adhesive is a concern. I'm looking at something permanent prior to framing when I get back home.

 

[MONSTER]

I was just wondering the same thing as I just received a two page splash that was not taped together.

[spider9698]

Definitely want archival material. Here is a link to one:

 

http://www.dickblick.com/zz230/28/

 

 

[spider9698]

or this:

 

http://www.dickblick.com/zz173/16/

 

 

[mister_not_so_nice]

You can probably find something at a "Michael's" or similiar framing place. That is where i got my archival tape when doing my own framing.

 

But this topic makes me wonder what type of tape is used to hold the DPS I currently have together. If the artist did it it is probably the worst kind of tape available

[spider9698]

Probably true

 

[armydoc]

But this topic makes me wonder what type of tape is used to hold the DPS I currently have together. If the artist did it it is probably the worst kind of tape available

 

Yeah, I doubt the artist was thinking about the life of the art. They probably just slapped something on for convienence while working.

[grandz-migration]

Many of the Marvel/DC pages are held together with everyday Scotch Brand tape.

 

If there is no tape on the art, you can use Archival tape: taped on the back of the artwork.

 

[CW]

Most of the DPS pages I have seen already connected by the artist employ a masking tape like product. I doubt it is archival and seems hard to remove after a certain time frame. I wonder if there is a way to frame a DPS without taping the 2 pages together? Perhaps with those plastic triangle deals or a custom clip of a similar sort that framers use.

[armydoc]

I appreciate everyone's input. I'm going to try and find a way to attach the DPS without tape. I have a few months until I get home and have it framed, I'll be sure to share my results.

[Stronguy]

Heavy rice paper on the back. :shrug:

[comicartfan]

George,

When you have it framed, the shop can seam them together with the archival type. It's what they do when you have something framed with a matting, they secure it in place with this tape.

 

NO scotch, masking, black electrical, duct or anything else....

[armydoc]

Thanks Michael,

You know exactly what piece I'm talking about.