New product - Digital Photo & paper protectant

Ann Maree · 05-19-2005, 03:28 PM

Saw this product today in Australia - Spolight store $18.95 - another customer was buying a raved about! - Would love to know if anyone out there uses and has any feedback?

Its called Krylon - Preserve it
Digital Photo and Paper Protectant - It is meant to more than double the life of digital prints!

http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details

bpalmer · 05-19-2005, 03:45 PM

this sounds too cool! I hope someone has tried it and can tell us about it!

05-19-2005, 07:18 PM

Great Tip Ann Maree I am going shopping tomorrow and if it's around here in Slippery Rock, I'll buy it and give it a test!!!!

**shazzt** · 05-19-2005, 08:24 PM

I have used it - it kind gives a bumpy plastic coating to the paper (I used it on matte paper). Smells bad for while after (spray outside if possible) but it fades after a few hours. I can't vouch for whether it works or not though - I guess time will tell.

05-19-2005, 08:47 PM

Used it because it protected inkjet prints from fading. Hated it. Took away that nice photo look by dulling the photo. I now use archival ink and don't use any sprays.

Pam · 05-19-2005, 11:38 PM

Great feedback from members! I have used Krylon products on fabric prints and chalked or charcoal -- and for that, it was a great sealer. But after William's comments, I would want to see a sample and still would be shy about trying it until I tested it on several unimportant test prints.

05-19-2005, 11:47 PM

It is great on fabrics, pencil, etc. products. I do use it on inkjet printouts on canvas. Not canvas paper...canvas. I am waiting for canvas that I can print out archival ink on.

05-19-2005, 11:55 PM

NEVER use this product indoors. If it coats the paper it will coat your lungs and everything around the project you are spraying.

melodiustenor · 05-22-2005, 10:29 PM

I think I saw someone else recommend this product when you might be having little sticky fingers in your house, or the risk of the print getting wet?
What are the claims for the product? is there a description on-line?

Holy Scrapp! · 05-27-2005, 05:59 PM

I print a lot of the digital elements onto acidfree cardstock (CS) and use them in my paper scrapping. Unfortunately, I've run into problems with the inkjet ink not being waterproof & wet adhesive & water/acrylic paints leeching the color out of the paper thereby ruining the look of the whole element or paper.

I went to an art supply store today & asked for advice. They recommended the Krylon Preserve it! Spray. They only had glossy. I sprayed it on one of my inkjet printed elements & waited the full two hours to work with it per directions (dries in 10-15 min). I then proceeded to wet my fingers under the tap & shook 6-8 small water droplets on the printed tag. The water beaded up & I let it sit for 30 seconds. I gently blotted with tissue & the ink stayed intact! No change in the color at all!

As for the wet adhesive problem on the back of the CS, I just left a rather large water droplet sit on the back of the printed tag for about 5 minutes. The back of the CS is NOT TREATED with the Spray, only the front where the ink is. Water is still in droplet formation, no ink leeching out on either side! You can tell a little bit from the front where the water was because there is a dip in the paper the size of the water droplet, but I assume that will flatten out or be less noticeable after drying out.

The glossy spray is not too glossy. It put a slight sheen on the surface of my CS but you can only see it if you are looking for it. I can FEEL the difference in the paper surface somewhat too.

Have not tried this on my inkjet printed photos as of yet.

whizzy · 05-29-2005, 11:00 PM

I haven't tried this particular one but I have been using Krylon Crystal Clear (acrylic coating) for the last say 3-4 years. One of my hobbies is dollshouse miniatures & I design & make miniature magazines, books etc using various papers, including photographic papers. Initially I began using the Krylon just to help waterproof the papers, against accidental spills, moisture etc. The blurb on the spray can says . . . Acrylic Crystal Clear provides a permanent, protective gloss coating that will not yellow with age. Moisture-resistant and smudge-proof. Improves photo contrast . . . Think I paid $A17.95 from an art & craft shop.

It only takes a few minutes to dry & odour is not overly offensive. Only needs a light spray, heavy handedness will result in a "bumpy" feel.

Glynis