I Need Some Poster Storage Suggestions!

stickman

I am sure plenty of us out there have our precious posters in tubes, and that this is a bad No-no.

I need help/suggestions in getting them into the proper storage until I can get them framed.

What do you suggest? Where can I get it? That is what I need to know.

Any other tips, suggestions, and helpful hints will be greatly appreciated.

I am sure that there are many here amongst us that can use this information.

tubes10s

i'm not sure how many posters that you've got to store, but if you're around the 25 or less range, you could do what i did. i went to office max and bought one of those big cardboard folding presentation boards, and a couple of those large heavy black paper clips that teachers seems to always be using. i lay the posters flat in the presentation board, fold the flaps closed, and then clip them shut to hold everything tight and flat. cheap and effective!!

here's the presentation board:

http://www.officemax.com/catalog/sku.jsp?productId=prod570171&history=asfxoy1e|prodPage~15^freeText~presentation+board^paramValue~true^refine~1^region~1^param~return_skus^return_skus~Y

here's the clips:

http://www.officemax.com/catalog/sku.jsp?productId=ARS21692&history=7gesvfu9|prodPage~15^freeText~black+clips^paramValue~true^refine~1^region~1^param~return_skus^return_skus~Y

tubes10s

i don't know why my links aren't working in my post... i can't see where i messed up.

Bathgate66

tubes10s wrote:

i don't know why my links aren't working in my post... i can't see where i messed up.

you forgot the equal signs after the XXXXXX [/ur l ]

no spaces of course.

Bathgate66

you need a poster portfolio

Travelar

Here's a pretty decent 24x36 portfolio for around $30 (it won't fit all of the posters, but many fit fine)....

http://www.amazon.com/Itoya-Archival-Ev ... 013&sr=8-2

Bathgate66

the above portfolio i posted fits all sizes - including the extralarges
like klausens AC or LA, the larger sized posters.

in eds tree

Bathgate66 wrote:

the above portfolio i posted fits all sizes - including the extralarges
like klausens AC or LA, the larger sized posters.

where did you find that?

MayDay10

in eds tree wrote:

Bathgate66 wrote:

the above portfolio i posted fits all sizes - including the extralarges
like klausens AC or LA, the larger sized posters.

where did you find that?

also interested

Bathgate66

http://www.jerrysartarama.com/

jimed14

Always tons of discussions about this on expressobeans ...

Here's a thread all about 24" x 36" portfolios.

http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... &start=285

The one that seems to come up the most in that size is by Picturesque.

They are sold at Jerry Artarama and ASW Warehouse. Note, there's a thread on expressobeans dedicated to coupons, ASW sends out coupon codes every few weeks, follow this thread for the most recent coupons ...

http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... &start=165

Portfolios also come in smaller sizes, not sure what your needs are ... in smaller sizes, the brand Itoya is the one to go with (they don't make a 24 x 36)

A few pics of my 24 x 36 ... and yes, I use framing corners to ensure the prints don't move around, but, not everyone does that. I don't do that with my 18 x 24 portfolio.

Sidnum

I have a flat file pretty much exactly like this.
http://www.flatfiles.net/images/steel%2 ... torage.JPG

Got it at a place that sells used furniture and what-not for $50. They are generally very expensive, so you would want to look around. You need a decent about of room for it too. Works for me though.

Sidnum

Also here. They have some pretty cool stuff
http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?cat=7&pg=1

Kilgore_Trout

just make a portfolio out of cardboard/matteboard/foamcore/etc. and line the inside with acid free paper...

throw the whole thing in a garbage bag to keep out the dust and put it under the bed...

total cost... $10-$15

(if the ultimate goal is to eventually get them framed then theres no point in spending good frame $ on a portfolio)

Travelar

Bathgate66 wrote:

http://www.jerrysartarama.com/

I also have this big, but the sleeves are getting pricey. The smaller one I linked is perfect for a lot of the posters.

2-feign-reluctance

stickman wrote:

I am sure plenty of us out there have our precious posters in tubes, and that this is a bad No-no.

I need help/suggestions in getting them into the proper storage until I can get them framed.

What do you suggest? Where can I get it? That is what I need to know.

Any other tips, suggestions, and helpful hints will be greatly appreciated.

I am sure that there are many here amongst us that can use this information.

why exactly is this a "no no"?

Bathgate66

2-feign-reluctance wrote:

stickman wrote:

I am sure plenty of us out there have our precious posters in tubes, and that this is a bad No-no.

I need help/suggestions in getting them into the proper storage until I can get them framed.

What do you suggest? Where can I get it? That is what I need to know.

Any other tips, suggestions, and helpful hints will be greatly appreciated.

I am sure that there are many here amongst us that can use this information.

why exactly is this a "no no"?

roller marks from being stored in tubes.

tubes are for shipping, not storing.

jimed14

2-feign-reluctance wrote:

stickman wrote:

I am sure plenty of us out there have our precious posters in tubes, and that this is a bad No-no.

I need help/suggestions in getting them into the proper storage until I can get them framed.

What do you suggest? Where can I get it? That is what I need to know.

Any other tips, suggestions, and helpful hints will be greatly appreciated.

I am sure that there are many here amongst us that can use this information.

why exactly is this a "no no"?

Depending on the paper, ink and heat/humidity concerns ... some inks can crack if rolled too long, some paper may be irreversibly curled making it extremely tough to frame, or it could start to wrinkle.

CranMalReign

Bathgate66 wrote:

*gasp* want want!!!

Aside from my drooling, I agree with the actual content of his post, too... I am thoroughly pleased w/ my portfolio.

2-feign-reluctance

thanks all. i am going to make a run to get some proper storage for what few i do have.

MayDay10

so a 24" x 36" is a must?

2-feign-reluctance

I did what you did here and saved a ton of room! Just recycled 5-6 poster tubes!

tubes10s wrote:

i'm not sure how many posters that you've got to store, but if you're around the 25 or less range, you could do what i did. i went to office max and bought one of those big cardboard folding presentation boards, and a couple of those large heavy black paper clips that teachers seems to always be using. i lay the posters flat in the presentation board, fold the flaps closed, and then clip them shut to hold everything tight and flat. cheap and effective!!

here's the presentation board:

http://www.officemax.com/catalog/sku.jsp?productId=prod570171&history=asfxoy1e|prodPage~15^freeText~presentation+board^paramValue~true^refine~1^region~1^param~return_skus^return_skus~Y

here's the clips:

http://www.officemax.com/catalog/sku.jsp?productId=ARS21692&history=7gesvfu9|prodPage~15^freeText~black+clips^paramValue~true^refine~1^region~1^param~return_skus^return_skus~Y

Cinnamon Girl

I use two big pieces of thick cardboard and store the posters in them and then keep it between my mattress and boxspring. I know it's not ideal, but I'm too poor from buying posters to afford proper storage.

Cradles Broken Glass

I didn't realize tubes were bad for them, I guess I need to get mine somewhere better. Thanks for this thread.

SalJam

jimed14 wrote:

Always tons of discussions about this on expressobeans ...

Here's a thread all about 24" x 36" portfolios.

http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... &start=285

The one that seems to come up the most in that size is by Picturesque.

They are sold at Jerry Artarama and ASW Warehouse. Note, there's a thread on expressobeans dedicated to coupons, ASW sends out coupon codes every few weeks, follow this thread for the most recent coupons ...

http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... &start=165

Portfolios also come in smaller sizes, not sure what your needs are ... in smaller sizes, the brand Itoya is the one to go with (they don't make a 24 x 36)

A few pics of my 24 x 36 ... and yes, I use framing corners to ensure the prints don't move around, but, not everyone does that. I don't do that with my 18 x 24 portfolio.

Jimed... great name! Jim Rice was teremendous! Where did you get your 24x36 book?

JV130312

Bathgate66 wrote:

the above portfolio i posted fits all sizes - including the extralarges
like klausens AC or LA, the larger sized posters.

Do you have a link where to get it?

SalJam

I would like this link also... THanks!

Wobbie

jimed14 wrote:

I saw a guy on antiques roadshow last night wearing a shirt of the poster on the left. wondered what it was.

my posters are between pieces of a refrigerator box, between a mattress and box springs on a bed we don't use. :shock:

Get_Right

http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount- ... -Cases.htm

grizaham

I've just been storing all my posters (and my dad's 60s posters) in a cardboard foldy thing he was using.
I am buying that 24X36 thing immediately!
Thanks for this post!!

:crazy: :crazy: :crazy:

Elzar

imalive wrote:

I saw a guy on antiques roadshow last night wearing a shirt of the poster on the left. wondered what it was.

my posters are between pieces of a refrigerator box, between a mattress and box springs on a bed we don't use. :shock:

what happens if someone accidentally jumps on the bed?