Re: [BKARTS] BOOK_ARTS-L Digest (#2003-284)

[Meredith Arnold <marnold@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Theresa!
  A more protective way to store paper like that rack is to just make a
ladder using 2"x3" and dowels. I would suggest covering the dowling with
acid free tissue and possibly storing the paper in a roll on the dowels.
Rolls can be nested, if needed. This sort of affair can hide behind a door -
just make sure there's a good door stop or it'll get crimped for sure.
  Another idea: sew up a good length of fabric with either rod type pockets
for paper rolls or straps that are adjustable (two per row/one on each side
of the width),  that can be hung in a closet, on the wall or back of a door.
Paper will keep cleaner if rolled up and have less fade, etc.

  Hope this gives you some ideas!

Meredith (YES, from ArtFest)  ;)

 ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Teresa Stroud=20
  To: BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
  Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 10:19 PM
  Subject: [BKARTS] Looking for paper hanging rack. . .

  Like many of you, I have many fine art papers that I would like to =
store on
  a paper hanging rack - the kind of almost ladder-like configuration =
with
  dowel rods, similar to the old-fashioned newspaper racks at the =
library.  I
  would imagine that they are sold somewhere or maybe someone has worked =
out a
  woodworking pattern for them.  I have seen them at art supply stores
  including The Paper Source, but staff there do not know where these =
racks
  come from. . .

  Any suggestions?

  Thank you!
  --Teresa

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