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    • Created on 1 Feb 2012 at 20:00
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    As a photographer of the old school, I can empathise with your dilemma, as it is very similar to the old question of glazing photographs - before the introduction of resin-coated paper all photographs were printed on surface-treated card stock which had to be 'glazed' to give a shiny finish. This was achieved by washing the photo then placing face down on a heated stainless steel plate and held in close contact until all water had been driven out

    You may still be able to obtain such glazing units from photo suppliers or look up some old photo enthusiast friends and see if they'll do it for you

    Obviously it won't work if the card has been written or posted as you'll do more harm than good but the key is going to be experimentation, and I'm sure there'll be lots of us here awaiting your findings!
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    As a photographer of the old school, I can empathise with your dilemma, as it is very similar to the old question of glazing photographs - before the introduction of resin-coated paper all photographs were printed on surface-treated card stock which had to be 'glazed' to give a shiny finish. This was achieved by washing the photo then placing face down on a heated stainless steel plate and held in close contact until all water had been driven out

    You may still be able to obtain such glazing units from photo suppliers or look up some old photo enthusiast friends and see if they'll do it for you

    Obviously it won't work if the card has been written or posted as you'll do more harm than good but the key is going to be experimentation, and I'm sure there'll be lots of us here awaiting your findings!
    • Created on 2 Feb 2012 at 03:11
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  • wycombe1
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    As a photographer of the old school, I can empathise with your dilemma, as it is very similar to the old question of glazing photographs - before the introduction of resin-coated paper all photographs were printed on surface-treated card stock which had to be 'glazed' to give a shiny finish. This was achieved by washing the photo then placing face down on a heated stainless steel plate and held in close contact until all water had been driven out

    You may still be able to obtain such glazing units from photo suppliers or look up some old photo enthusiast friends and see if they'll do it for you

    Obviously it won't work if the card has been written or posted as you'll do more harm than good but the key is going to be experimentation, and I'm sure there'll be lots of us here awaiting your findings!
    • Created on 2 Feb 2012 at 03:11
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    The 'old' Photax print dryers with glazing plate are OK for this task. They come up from time to time on the opposition internet auction and can usually be picked up from about £10 upwards depending on size and condition. I have two which I use on a regular basis and they are a godsend!

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