How long a print will last is a subject of great confusion and controversy on the internet – you may have seen arguments about this topic in printmaking forums.

The truth is, there’s a ton of misinformation, false assumptions, and plain old lies floating around out there about what makes a print last 100 years.

Renée Besta joins the AskBC podcast this week to set the record straight. She’ll cover 3 of the most prevalent false claims about print permanence, separating fact from fiction and sharing truths she’s learned from deep research and extensive printing experience.

For the first assumption… Did you know longevity is not purely dependent upon the printer, ink, and paper used?