Re: [photo-3d] mounting question

[Ron Beck <rbeck@xxxxxxxx>]

> What I do for heat seals is use a household or travel iron (steam off,
> preferably no water in the iron) on about medium heat (irons vary a
> bit), and seal the edges for a few seconds and then the middle, or as
> much as I can reach without getting too close to the film. You really
> should experiment with some duds or film scraps first to determine best
> heat setting and times. Also be careful in that the ironing board may
> get pretty hot, so you may want to move your work area around
> periodically. 

I too have recently used this method.  I have also placed my mounts in a
file folder and ironed across the mount.  The folder protects the film
chip from the bottom of the iron and the heat is about the same as a
projector would produce.  I use this on a  hardwood "TV tray" rather
than an ironing board because my wife's ironing board is padded.

I have also used a laminating machine with quite a bit of success.  I
position and tape the film chips and then place the mount in the
protective covering that comes with the laminating machine and run it
through.  Unfortunately, the laminating machine belonged to the company
I previously worked for and, since they're my previous employeer, I no
longer have access to the machine. Hence, the use of the iron mentioned
above.

Regards,
Ron