The metal
ferrule is not a problem. That's another one of those alt-photo myths that gets
passed on for no good reason. Keep the ferrule out of your emulsion and keep it
clean and dry and you'll have no problems. I've been using the same Magic
brushes for many, many years for pt/pd printing.
From: Ritab19106@aol.com
[mailto:Ritab19106@aol.com] Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 6:06
PM To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca Subject: Richeson
"Magic" Brush
I have often seen mention on the list of the wonders of the
Richeson 9010 brush. I'm looking for a better brush to get smoother
coatings of liquid emulsion on various papers. When I checked out what I
think is the so called "magic" brush, it appears to have a metal
ferrule. Isn't that to be avoided?
Advice on the Richeson, or other wonderful brushes,
welcomed.