Cut pHoton paper into long strips

Edge Strips

these can be used in a number of ways but I consider them most useful when the other two methods do not necessarily apply, especially in the case of polygons.

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Procedure : 1. Cut pHoton paper into long strips between 15/20mm wide. Score the centre line, fold and carefully burnish. (See photo A/B)

2. Choose one side of the artwork, preferably a horizontal edge, and tape a folded strip to the undermount. Sit the artwork into the edge strip and place a second strip along an adjacent side and mark where the strip should pass through the first strip. (See photo C) 3. Slide a scalpel blade through the first strip and slice the fold between the marked points. (See photo D)

4. Thread the second strip through the slot and tape, making sure the edge is close to the artwork and the tape is secure. (See photo E/F)

5. Repeat this procedure for the remaining corners. (See photo G/H)

6. Finally, mount as required. (Photo I)

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Note : When mounting with angles greater than 90° there will be a small overcut so that the aperture can be removed.

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