Alan:
Your advice "to sweep out the air locks (bubbles) [...] in a southerly
direction" will possibly cause confusion when, in the same message, Tinho
asks for recommendations on acquiring world maps with south at the top!
Francis
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Magnus-Bennett [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 26 March 2002 12:52
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Mounting map for permenant display
>
> A lot depends on how big your final piece of board will be. However, as
> an ex
> decorator of some repute (all good) allow me to disseminate my experience.
>
> Any paper fixed to a surface on a permanent basis can be treated as wall
> paper. You will need to make sure the surface you are applying to is free
> from
> absorption. Treat the board surface like wall plaster, ie, coat with a
> dilute wall
> paper cellulose paste. Then paste the back of your map with a stronger
> mix of
> cellulose paste as if wall paper. Allow to soak a wee while. This will
> give any
> elasticity in the paper to be effected when placing on the surface thus
> allow for
> tightening when drying. Use a soft brush or cloth to sweep out the air
> locks
> (bubbles) from the top centre outwards and in a southerly direction. When
> placing the next matching piece in place, sweep out from the matching edge
> in
> an all points 180 degree direction. You may find an indication of the
> reverse
> of the map whilst damp. This should go away as it dries.
>
> When you have completed wall papering your surface with your exclusive
> O.S.
> topolinear pattern you might like to coat the surface (when completely
> dry)
> with a thin layer of pva for added protection. May I recommend Solvite as
> a
> suitable cellulose paste having used it myself for many many years.
>
> Alan
>
> Alan Magnus-Bennett
> Cartographer and Map Curator
> Geography Department
> School of Environmental Sciences and Land Management
> University College Worcester
> Worcestershire
> WR2 6AJ
> phone: 01905 855183
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