How does one use Premier Art Spray?

[wparsonsgisnet]

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I have acquired a spray can of Premier Art Spray and don't find the directions I want anywhere.

 

After I print (Epson 2400), how long do I wait before applying the Premier Art spray?

 

Does this differ based on the media? At the moment, I'm working with Hahnemule Rag and plan to get some Pictorico Glossy.

 

Thanks for the info.

[fjmcsu]

Bill

I have used the spray for about 2-3 years now. I generally wait to use it about 4- 6 hours but in more humid areas I would probably wait 12+ hours for complete drying. I spray first in on direction at about 6 inches away then perpendicualr direction again as described.I have not noted any ill effects to date, just be careful NOT to overspay(drip).

[wparsonsgisnet]

Thanks, Francisco. I found spraying instructions, like you have stated. I will try the 1/2-day delay (it's humid in Boston when it's not winter).

 

Regards,

[wparsonsgisnet]

... just be careful NOT to overspay(drip).

 

Fancisco, as we joke here, "Don't call me that."

 

I am getting ready to try this out. Do you spray with the print lying flat?

 

tnx,

[LJL]

Bill,

thought to chime in here, since I have been using the spray for about 3 years now myself.

 

To directly answer your question about spraying.....I use a small piece of folded over artist tape on the back of the prints, and lightly tape them to a piece of backing board that holds about six 8x10s. I then rest this board upright on an easel or something sturdy. I would NOT recommend laying the prints flat, as you do not want any possible spray to puddle, nor will the cans spray too well in a downward pointing position.

 

I spray about 8" away from the prints in a smooth steady flow that is not too fast nor too slow, and get about a 50% overlap on the passes. Make sure you spray past the edges of the prints so that when you switch directions, things will not overspray too much.

 

I do not wait more than an hour or so for the ink to set in before spaying, but most of the stuff going out the door is on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper, and the Epson inks dry very quickly on that paper. For the rag paper, I would let things dry about 2-3 hours for the degassing. I am not sure I would spray the Pictorico Glossy Film, if that is what you are using. It should not effect it, but I am just a bit more skittish about the surface of that material. Worth testing it on a throw-away or test print first.

 

So far, I have probably sprayed well over a thousand prints up to 24x30 size, and even canvas with the stuff, and have never had a problem. I does a wonderful job covering any blown out areas that may show as paper white, and that is mainly why I use it, plus the UV protection. I have had clients accidentally spill coffee and other stuff on the prints and it wipes right off without a problem. It truly does work. I only apply a single coat, unless I know the print may be handled or exposed a lot more, or if it is canvas. Then I apply two coats, waiting about 4-6 hours between sprays.

 

Hope this helps.

 

LJ

 

P.S. I do all my printing on an Epson 7800 printer using the ImagePrint RIP with the Phatte Black conversion to allow both glossy and matter media printing without changing the black inks. I also still use my Epson 4000 and 2200 printers, but they lack the newer K3 inks that I think are much better, so they do not see much work now :-(

[fjmcsu]

Bill ,

As LJ states, all valid points.I have always sprayed on flat surfaces without a puddling problem but I can see the idea..My prints are on 7600 with Ultrachrome matte black, with CMYK genereted profiles & the spray works well & I am sure will work splendidly for you too!

[fjmcsu]

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In a tangentially related area, lately I have been trying varnish on my prints in the hope of trying to rid annoying glass reflection from standard mounted prints.Fortunately one of the galleries that I exhibit, has been open to the idea & i placed my first non glazed print for exhibit & sale. Have you all had any experience ?

[peter55]

I use Krylar spray varnish on my prints sometimes. The trick is to be relaxed and confident in your technique. Don't overspray, don't move your hand too fast or too slow. You must use your judgement on this.

 

I revarnished an old violin with this back around 1994 and the varnish hardend perfectly. Meaning when I play my violin I don't leave finger prints or disturb the surface in any way. Spay on varnish is a good protective survace and perminent.

 

Yes the violin looks vey good now for something over 200 years old. I am an artist and a painter so this skill came naturally to me. I think I did a better job than someone who would have charged me $5,000 to do it. Now the original wood is protected again as the original varnish was mostly worn off.