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Q & A: What is Archival Paper?
I noticed that some artworks are created on “archival paper.” What’s the difference between archival paper and regular paper? Katherine Lebbon, Burlington, Vermont – Archival paper will not turn yellow or become brittle over time. Regular paper is made from wood pulp, and there are two components in wood fibers which cause trouble: lignin and Read More
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Q & A: What are Mylar and Yupo?
— I’ve noticed that some drawings and mixed media works are made on Mylar or Yupo. What’s that – some kind of paper? Ben Reid, Ottawa — Yes Ben, they are – Mylar and Yupo are synthetic papers. Mylar is a type of polyester (polyethylene terephtalate) and Yupo is made from polypropylene pellets. Both have Read More
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Q & A: What is a C-print?
What is a C-print? I see this sometimes in descriptions of photographs. Does the ‘C’ stand for ‘colour’? Nadine Collings, Montreal — Good guess Nadine, you’re close! The ‘C’ in ‘C-print’ stands for chromogenic. A C-print is a colour photographic print which was produced from a colour negative or slide. Nowadays c-prints are also Read More
