Hinging acetate

[bigshapes]

I’m attaching a comic panel that is painted on the back of a piece of acetate or Mylar.

How do we typically attach these? I know I don’t want to score the plastic sheet, but I also know we don’t have to worry about acid. I’m not sure of the lifespan of basic masking tape adhesive.

What’s your go-to here?

 

[Ylva]

A bit more information, maybe a photo would help.

Are you talking about animation cels? What is the value?

 

[Bruce Papier]

Not tape for sure. We mounted these behind a mat with either photo corners or strips of paper or mylar running around the edges.

 

[Mary Beth van der Horst]

Yes, I would treat it just like an animation cel. No adhesive(.)! corner pockets or edge strips to hold in place. I do like the thought of using mylar to make those strips as well, especially if there is very little mat overlap to begin with.

 

[bigshapes]

Some pictures. Not an animation cel but similar idea.

 

[bigshapes]

Photo corners seem like the way to go. Thanks all.