Unique Lethal Weapon Prop - 1983 PVHS Yearbook

[PHArchivist]

Heres a cap from the film that shows an actual page from the book (and one easily found in my re-print) which demonstrates the more ffleshed out blurb of information for each student. Something they did not replicate on the Amanda Hunsaker insert pages.

 

[PHArchivist]

OK got the final print from a perfected digital image. It should work perfect EXCEPT it has not sheen/shine. And trhe adhesive vinyl it is printed on feels and acts like paper. Clear gloss paint is simply absorbed with no effect.

Any ideas on how to get paper to be semi-glossy?

 

[laellee]

You could try a spray-laminate like Marabu.

Here's a link, wasn't sure if they made semi-gloss but it looks like it. A can would be plenty to spray-test first with:

ClearStar ClearJet® Fine Art Type AFA 12 oz. Aerosol

 

[PHArchivist]

That sounds just about perfect. I do have a test print I can run tests on too.

Thank you for digging up and posting the link. Most helpful...!

 

[PHArchivist]

I found a similar clear coat sealant at Michael's (probably not as good), that based on initial tests seems like it will work. Hoping to apply the new cover today, and perhaps have it sprayed today or tomorrow.

Regarding the Hunsaker page insert...

Heres a cap from the film that shows an actual page from the book (and one easily found in my re-print) which demonstrates the more ffleshed out blurb of information for each student. Something they did not replicate on the Amanda Hunsaker insert pages.

I suppose I'll do my best with the screen cap. Had a thought that I could supplement the images with shots from my own HS yearbook, and create my own page that way. Would be fun to access HS senior portrataits for Gibson, Glover, and Donner...!

 

[Moviefreak]

I found a similar clear coat sealant at Michael's (probably not as good), that based on initial tests seems like it will work. Hoping to apply the new cover today, and perhaps have it sprayed today or tomorrow.

Regarding the Hunsaker page insert...


I suppose I'll do my best with the screen cap. Had a thought that I could supplement the images with shots from my own HS yearbook, and create my own page that way. Would be fun to access HS senior portrataits for Gibson, Glover, and Donner...!

I have used Krylon Triple thick clear coat on paper before.
You have to do thin coats, but it builds a nice shine. And you can't go too thick, or it can get brittle over time and you see spider cracking in the clear when bent.

Another product I have used before is
Inkjet high glossy adhesive photoÂ* paper media

It is an WATERPROOF inkjet glossy paper. It comes in 11x17 and 13x19 for larger printing.
No clear cost is necessary as it is high gloss.
Plus it has a self adhesive backing that does not set for about 30-60 minutes, so you can keep peeling and adjusting. Once in place, you let it set to become permanent.

They also sell inkjet white self adhesive vinyl sheets too.
You can print that at home and have a vinyl sticker over the cover.

 

[propmainiac]

Perhaps youll have to use some "Weird Science" to make it all work!

 

[PHArchivist]

Alright - got my book covered... Was a bit nerve wracking. Like sticking one big bumper sticker. But I got the placement dead on, and my measurements were correct.

There a various small bubbles here and there but really small. Slicing with an Exacto helps some but not all. I even got some realsitic weathering as I've slid the book across the table!

Tomorrow, if the sun is out, I'll get the clear coat on...



Added some lettering to the spine


You can see some bubbles here


Note I went with the color tone change


Re-print un-modified
View attachment 273401

Mine


The original
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[laellee]

That looks great.... I'd say the bubbles just add character and age to it.

 

[PHArchivist]

That looks great.... I'd say the bubbles just add character and age to it.

And I'm hoping the clear coat may do something to allow it all (bubbles and all) to "congeal".

Decided I'll scan images from my own HS year book to recreate the Hunsaker page. This is a VERY quck and dirty matter of messing around with the screen cap:



But rather than use that image as a base, I think I'll just take the (tedious) time to crop out all the photos on the left side, plus the wording, and any salvageable images from the right page, then format a new page in Power Point. IT'l tkae time but I think it will work.

Also need to scan the images used inside the front cover (which on the reprint is three pages in) so I can apply that.

 

[MFP 2020]

Excellent!

 

[PHArchivist]

Excellent!

Thanks!

I am very happy with the light blue color on the front cover (simulating what we have proposed they did with the film prop). Though the clear coat will darken it a bit. But it will also darken the darker blue as well.

I've also thought about running a vertical slice down the deepest part of the nearest the spine so that the vinyl will stick down better in that channel. But I don't want to mess with what I've got going now, which is working.

Oh and I placed a three-foot stack of hard-cover photo books (probably a couple hundred pounds worth) flat on the front cover hoping to help settle down the bubbles and enhance adherence of the vinyl.

 

[PHArchivist]

Got the clear coat on. One wet coat of the clear was just about perfect.

 

[PHArchivist]

Here it is...

 

[laellee]

Looks good to me :thumbsup

 

[Jedifyfe]

Good job Rob! Looks excellent

 

[PHArchivist]

Good job Rob! Looks excellent

Thanks guys!

Wish I could get rid of the bubbling, but I think any effort to do so at this time will make things worse. Still working on some insert pages...

 

[Jedifyfe]

Have you tried a hairdryer or heat gun?

 

[laellee]

I had heard of razor-blading a slit in the top, then using a spatula to push out the air while using a heat gun or hair dryer. I would just be concerned about making bigger problems. Maybe experiment on a less inconspicuous one. The article I saw said that slitting the top works better than using a pin for some reason?

 

[PHArchivist]

I have tried slicing the bubbles, but haven't tried a heat gun.

Testing would be the key so I don't screw it up...