Mounting a large screened print

[The Gilded Lily]

23 x 52, signed on the back. It came in rolled and I have been able to get it somewhat relaxed in our vacuum press @ 110 degrees for 45 minutes (after removing the cat hairs). We will use UV acrylic with glass spacers. Now my issues: The waves and holding it flat without mats under the spacers. We definitely do not want to dry mount because of the signed value of the print. As preservation framers, we have advised and explained all of this to our customer. I also explained that all of the waviness would not be completely eliminated but I want to rid as much as possible. Any suggestions? Thanks,
Don
The Gilded Lily

 

[Kit]

DON - GET THE CAT OUT OF THE VACUUM PRESS - RIGHT NOW!!!

I'm going to wait for someone more experienced with the product to recommend ArtCareRestore. It sounds like something that might work in this situation.

Kit

 

[Rebecca]

If it is a traditional silkscreen, relaxing with humidity will very likely crack the ink...

The best way is to place between ragboard or big fluffy blotters, weight heavily and leave it for about a year, not good for rapid turnover.

Depends on how much of a rush they are in, how much the print is worth (if a lot the best way is the best way!) if not a lot and they don't mind long term unknowns Kit's suggestion could be explored.

Rebecca

 

[The Gilded Lily]

Thanks Kit & Rebecca,
We don't want to go the ArtCareRestore route because of the signature on the back. I agree with the anti-humidity, so we will probably try to wait it out. All other suggestions are welcome. Gotta go chase that cat.