JPG magazine stops soon

I was disappointed to learn that JPG magazine is calling it quits. I will post a few of their useful hints and fun articles over the next few days and their days wind down. Sorry to see them go....

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Post-Processing
Bag 'em and Tag 'em
By Christina Rudy
11 April 2008

Required materials:
Prints (I prefer matte finish)
Moo Cards or Business Cards
Glue stick
Acid-free Archival or Scrapbooking tape
3M Photo Adhesive Spray
Mat kit (includes mat, back and bag - http://redimat.com/ has some good deals)
1 Sharpie in your preferred color
1 Feline Assistant (optional)

Step 1- The print meets the mat.
Place small pieces of acid-free tape to the corners of your print. Take your mat and tape the print to the back of the mat. This will keep it from slipping while you assemble your kit. Now is the time to make sure that the print isn't off-center or crooked.

Step 2- Things get sticky.
Gather up your spray adhesive, your print/mat and head outside. You don't want this stuff in your house. Plus, it's best if your feline assistant isn't helping with this part.
Spray the cardboard back with the adhesive. Be sure to get plenty of adhesive towards the edges. This is one of the easiest ways to make your print look professional. If the edges aren't firmly attached, then it might separate from the print and mat and we don't want that, do we?
Once you've got a good coat of adhesive, quickly place the mat/print on the cardboard back. Make sure the edges are all flush, and then you can press the two together so they stick well. Once you get inside, you might want to place a heavy book on it for a few minutes while the adhesive dries.

Step 3- Sign on the dotted line.
Once you've perfected your rock star signature, grab a Sharpie and sign away. I use silver because it's subtle but still visible. And I keep it small. Others prefer to use a pencil or they number their prints. Do your own thing.

Step 4- Tag!
Having a tag on your photo is a great business idea. It ensures that the buyer can find you again for more photos. And it easily identifies your work if you're selling at an exhibit with other artists.

Grab a Moo card or a business card and your glue stick. On the side that does NOT have your contact information, cover it in glue. Again, make sure you get the edges.
Flip your print over, and in the bottom right hand corner, place your card sticky-side down. Do your best to line up all your edges again.

Step 5 – Bag 'em!
The last step is to place the finished product in an acrylic bag and seal it up! The only thing you really need to remember here is that you want the seal on the back of the print and if you've got a bunch of these, its best if the seals are all on the left or all on the right.

Aaaaaaaaand we're done! It took me a few tries to get it perfect, but it's not a difficult process. Lots of luck!