I agree that Gatorfoam is compromised by UV radiation if it strikes it.
But... If it is covered by an object that is an opaque structure like a
photograph laminated to it, the substrate will not be exposed to UV.
UV radiation is very easily blocked by almost anything, even transparent
glass or typing paper.
Dan
mercurius_1 wrote:
> Before you go the Gatorfoam route, which has been increasingly popular amongst us pastelists, do note:
> Gatorfoam is severely compromised by any exposure to UV light. It will break down rapidly if not kept out of light. This is according to conservators at the National Gallery of Art in DC. I've attended some of their public talks.
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> -Sarah
> www.sarahpollock.com
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> --- In artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com, "Gary" <foto_grapher@...> wrote:
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>> Mike
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>> Have you thought about Gatorboard? Much lighter, structurally stable, easy to work with and you can cut it with razor knife to what ever size you want. I'm paying about $75 for 3/4 4x8 black/black/black. If you are going to frame you can do 1/2 inch and for thicker you can edge band it with hot melt edge banding in just about any color of the rainbow.
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>> Gary
>> www.reflectionsimaging.com
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