Photo pockets for placing prints

[den]

Hi, I have been asked to do a display in a gallery with some of my wildlife photographs ,I already have lots of prints of all sizes but what I am looking for is some nice photo pocket sleeves to put sizes 10x8 and 7x5 in ,these will be for display and for people to handle while larger ones will be hung in frames,any help would be appreciated as to were I can purchase some in bulk would be appreciated.Thanks

 

[admirable]

Do you mean clear faced bags or something more upmarket?

 

[den]

Hi, i presume something in between ,i would want them clear but nothing flimsy

 

[Nod]

Laminate them?

 

[Swanseajack]

How about laminating them, I'm not sure what sizes you can do apart form the standard A4. etc... or wether you can cut them down with a guillotine. I have only copied from Staples to give you an idea, you will be able to purchase cheaper probably elsewhere.

http://www.staples.co.uk/inspire-a4...0666&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=406214&cm_sp=

http://www.staples.co.uk/a4-guillotine/cbs/391873.html

Edit: Nod just beat me to it.

 

[Nod]

You can cut laminates very easily with any of the usual methods. Just remember to round off the corners if you cut them down - they can be sharp!

I would be tempted to print the images at he required size onto A4 paper and leave the white border - makes the final laminated (if that's the route you take) sheets a uniform size and shape with neatly rounded edges.

 

[droj]

For photos you need crystal-clear polyester sleeves, not cheap muddy stuff from a stationery shop. Try Silverprint, Secol, etc.

 

[den]

Thanks all , laminate for permanent fix and the crystal clear sleeves look the way to go

 

[Nod]

From time to time Smiths knock out the clear sleeves at very low prices - I use them for holiday albums in cheap loose leaf binders. Laminating has the extra benefit of adding a lot of stiffness to the prints, making them almost indestructible (unless someone's really trying!)

 

[Alastair]

Try Gresswell, they sometimes have this type of thing in the catalogue..
http://www.gresswell.co.uk/