How do you plaque-mount a photo onto MDF, and what equipment is needed?
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I’ve seen plaque-mounted photos that appear to be laminated or dry-mounted onto MDF board. I’d like to make my own at home. What is the basic process, what tools or materials are typically used, and are there any concerns when using modern inkjet prints versus older darkroom prints?
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I found the following article after a good hour of searching around. There are a zillion places that offer to do plaq/block/artblock mounting for you, but this was the only one I could find that actually explained the process:
How to Plaque Mount Posters using MDF
Hope its helpful.
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Plaque mounting generally means bonding a print to an MDF or wood substrate, then sealing or finishing it. Based on the answers, one common DIY approach is to mount the print to MDF following a plaque-mounting process like those used for posters/art blocks, then apply a protective finish.
A traditional method used with older film prints involved mounting to wood and coating with polyurethane. That may or may not behave the same with inkjet prints, so test first on a small sample. With inkjet prints especially, let the print dry thoroughly before mounting or coating—at least 24 hours was suggested.
In practical terms, you’ll need:
- an MDF board cut to size
- a print
- mounting/adhesive materials appropriate for plaque mounting
- a finishing/sealing product if desired
- basic trimming and smoothing tools
Because results can vary by print type and coating, the safest route is to experiment with scrap prints first. If you want consistent archival results, many labs and framing shops offer plaque/block mounting as a service.
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