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Gear Talk => Processing & Publication => Topic started by: Derek1945 on September 29, 2015, 06:00:35

Title: Signing canvas prints
Post by: Derek1945 on September 29, 2015, 06:00:35

Anyone know of a pen or marker that will give a good signature on canvas prints?

Title: Re: Signing canvas prints
Post by: elsa hoffmann on September 29, 2015, 13:47:51

From what I understand - Acid free, pigment -based (not solvent based) pens  - which are  archival.

some info here too : http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/2010/11/01/podcast-266-signing-fine-art-prints-and-canvases/

Title: Re: Signing canvas prints
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 29, 2015, 14:21:13

Very good ... Depending on whether you use varnish on top or not ... in most cases varnishing is the better solution when it comes to water-resistance abrasion-resitance and UV-protection.

If you sign the print on the front you can sign into the open pores of the print (on the frame) and do the varnish afterwards or you sign onto the varnish, then you need another marker.

I sign my prints on the back ...  see photo ... Everything else ask Thomas Stellwag, member here. His business in framing. He must know.

Title: Re: Signing canvas prints
Post by: Bruno Schroder on September 29, 2015, 15:35:49

So Frank, you sell your prints with Leonidas chocolates attached? :)

Title: Re: Signing canvas prints
Post by: Andrea B. on September 29, 2015, 17:14:15

Elsa's advice is spot on, and thanks for that link.

Title: Re: Signing canvas prints
Post by: Derek1945 on September 30, 2015, 05:34:59

Thanks for the link Elsa, I went out and brought a Sakura Pigma Micron 01 and a Pigma Graphic 2. The Micron 01 works great. Now I want to buy one white and yellow.
Thanks again.

Title: Re: Signing canvas prints
Post by: Frank Fremerey on September 30, 2015, 08:15:01

Quote from: elsa hoffmann on September 29, 2015, 13:47:51

From what I understand - Acid free, pigment -based (not solvent based) pens  - which are  archival.

some info here too : http://www.martinbaileyphotography.com/2010/11/01/podcast-266-signing-fine-art-prints-and-canvases/

great link. Thank you.

Title: Re: Signing canvas prints
Post by: elsa hoffmann on September 30, 2015, 08:34:03

oh you are welcome :) I have my uses  :P

Title: Re: Signing canvas prints
Post by: Mike G on September 30, 2015, 09:23:28

I understand that pencil works well and does not fade, I've seen a lot of prints signed in pencil young and old for that reason!