How to Use a Dry Mounting Press

Depending on the brand and model of your press, the exact process varies, although dry mounting procedures have some principles in common. Basically, you place a heat-activated dry adhesive sheet between a photo and a mounting board, and press it in a machine that applies both heat and pressure to securely adhere the image to the board without any seams, wrinkles or wet spots. Mounting presses also work for mounting prints or drawings, and are frequently...

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How to Use Selenium Toner

Selenium is an element that is similar to sulfur. It is found naturally in the environment and is required in trace amounts by many plants and animals, including man. For the black and white fine art photograph, selenium is the main ingredient in a toner that preserves black and white prints and can add a sepia brown tint for an antique look. During this process the selenium bonds with the silver compound to form a more stable image. Instructions...

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How to Use Seashore Image Editing Software

How to Use Seashore Image Editing Software. Seashore is a free basic image-editing program that is easy to use and understand. It is really for novices that don't want to spend money on software when they are not sure what exactly they require. You will be able to use basic tools, add text to images and edit color, contrast and brightness. There are a few special effects, but it does not contain any sort of image-management options. And did I mention...

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Photo Ideas for a Picnic

Devising a photoshoot with pizzazz means you'll have to be a little creative in your use of space. If you've chosen a landscape with a picnic theme, the options are plentiful in terms of what you can do and the final look of your shoot. With some variation -- even a little extravagance -- you're sure to find the perfect shot. Tree Hugger Make use of your natural environment for a picnic theme by staging a few nature shots outside a park or...

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