ftariqtx
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 | | Subject: Mat Boards with Polyurethane Fri May 10, 2013 3:52 pm | |
| Hello,
I was watching a Susan Lyon Video, where she mentions using Polyurethane on Mat Boards and Museum Boards. Has anyone tried this before?
Thanks
Faisal | |
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Crystal1
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Location : Ft Worth, TX
| | Subject: Re: Mat Boards with Polyurethane Fri May 10, 2013 8:17 pm | |
| I looked around and found some discussions on it. Mostly, they said if you used it to be sure you do only one coat. If you add a second coat when it's drying then it can flake. They also used Gesso on it once it was dry. I have never tried it myself. Good luck. | |
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JanG
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Location : NC - USA
| | Subject: Re: Mat Boards with Polyurethane Sat May 11, 2013 6:09 am | |
| I've never tried it either - it doesn't "feel" right but I don't have any knowledge about it at all.
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ftariqtx
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| | Subject: Re: Mat Boards with Polyurethane Sat May 11, 2013 11:45 am | |
| Hmmmm... I may experiment with it and see...
Faisal | |
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judyfilarecki
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| | Subject: Re: Mat Boards with Polyurethane Sat May 11, 2013 9:11 pm | |
| I've never tried it either, but I have used soft pastels directly on mat board for some Christmas cards I planned on printing out for sale. It worked great and gave a nice even background for the card. Using a clear polyurethane would also give you an even background color or texture if that is what you are looking for.  | |
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