PHOTO QUESTION?

Bull McCabe1920

Is there any suggestions on how I can prevent a photo from fading with sun light. I want tp place it in a sealed frame for a grave.
Is there any laminating sheets that I can laminate the photo with that will prevent fading?

pixbyjohn

I would suggest that you get the photo copied onto a porcelain type plaque. I have seen many photos which were well sealed but in time faded and became damp.
Look here > http://mountjerome.com/index.php?q=image/tid/3

Bull McCabe1920

pixbyjohn wrote: »

I would suggest that you get the photo copied onto a porcelain type plaque. I have seen many photos which were well sealed but in time faded and became damp.
Look here > http://mountjerome.com/index.php?q=image/tid/3

I see these photos on headstones and are quite expensive.
Would there be and spray that prevents sun rays fading photos do you know?

Effects

Get some museum glass. Might be hard to keep the whole thing sealed from the damp though.

AnCatDubh

Steve in 360dpi may be able to assist (stcstc). On framing a piece for me I opt'd for a uv glass which is to reduce fading.

No idea does something like that translate into a headstone memorial. I'd guess that if you get to talk to the right memorial provider they would probably know.

stcstc

UV glass DOES NOT stop fading, it does help slow it down, but doesnt stop completely


museum glass has the same properties as uv glass,

depends on what you want it to look like, but maybe some sealed with varnish or something would be a cheaper option

but johns idea of having it printed onto ceramic etc would be the longest lasting

or resin / fibreglass encapsulation

Effects

Maybe just replace it every so often instead of trying to stop it fading?

Bull McCabe1920

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/480104_181219768712709_607641260_n.jpg

This is the idea I have.

Bull McCabe1920

Does anyone know where I could but Lyson print guard spray or Premier print guard shield spray in Ireland?

ScumLord

You would need some sort of non reactive inks, I'm sure they exist but even so you're only going to get a certain length of time out of it before the inks start to fade.

Replacing the picture every so often might be the only real option.

stcstc

those sprays are not weather proof at all

you might be better with lamination, will last longer, but wont last forever

ScumLord

I don't think basic lamination is going to last long with Irish weather.

The picture is pretty basic, as just text and a simple cross it could easily be carved in wood, you can put a good thick layer of paint on it, seal it well and you might get near to ten years out of it.

stcstc

proper heat sealed lamination will last a few years, I do it often

have a print hanging outside for 3 years laminated and is fine