assembly guide

Sheet Protectors –  Available in either polyester (fig. 1) or polypropylene (fig. 2), these plastic sleeves will hold and protect your print. Sheet protectors can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and a soft cloth. Rotating sheet protectors within your book will help avoid concentrated wear. Sheet protectors are subject to wear and tear and should be replaced regularly to keep your portfolio presentable. One print per side is the recommended maximum, and if you are displaying pages on both sides, we recommend removing the black liner.

Mylar Hinges – A great alternative to sheet protectors, mylar hinges (fig. 3) allow you to bind your images into your portfolio without adding a layer between your prints and the viewer.

It is typical that a 0.25" to 0.5" gutter (the space between the printed area and binding) be observed when mylar hinges are used. Follow the steps below when attaching your print to the mylar hinge.

Spacers – A spacer is a 3/4" wide strip of pre-drilled 1/32" white cover stock. When filling your book with prints attached to mylar hinges, we recommend interleaving each mylar hinge with a spacer.

Ice Nine Extender Kit –  An Ice Nine extender kit allows the portfolio to expand or contract to accommodate the desired number of pages. The kit consists of 0.25" and 0.125" extenders that can be added to your existing posts. When the pages are flush with the top of the desired post, you have selected the correct height.

Guidelines for choosing a post size – Exact measurements may vary depending on the weight of your paper. It is the responsibility of the user to pretest and determine the dimensions most suitable for his or her portfolio.