Mounting instructions for OCA submissions

Based on learning from preparing Assignment 3

Preparation
Assemble materials:

  • Clean hardboard as main work surface (> A4)
  • Prints
  • A4 white card
  • template for initial positioning image on card
  • Soft clean cloth
  • Paper glue
  • Ruler (30cm)
  • Grease proof paper (approx A4)


Mounting

  • Label card in landscape position - along bottom left edge = student number (504155), name, course, assignment number, and at bottom right corner = print number
  • Write print number on its reverse side (with dry ink pen)
  • Apply glue to reverse side of print, leaving a small margin at each edge (to reduce risk of glue spilling onto print during mounting)
Glue pattern
  • Replace top of glue, to reduce risk of spillage
  • Align edges of white card with those of template, by holding both between hands and tapping on work surface
  • Lightly place the print onto card through space in template (to enable fine tuning of its position in next step)
  • Measure distance of edges of print from those of card and use this to fine tune the placement of the print onto the card
  • Press print onto card with soft cloth
  • Write title underneath bottom edge of print

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