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RE: First Tricolor Gum (on aluminum)...for dummies



Hi Trevor,

Aluminum is stable dimensionally and impervious. That means: a) Given
you're using the correct technique, registration would be pin-sharp b)
You can make a 4 layers (CMYK) print in just a couple of hours. And yes,
there's a way to preserve the reflective nature of the metal - just
don't put the first two gesso layers, only the gelatine + CaCO3
mixture... Since the gelatine + CaCO3 mixture's covering power is weak,
the metal will continue to shine beneath. One more reason: aluminum is
exotic, not everyday printing material - it's more attractive /
interesting to the average Joe.

Hope this helps,
Loris.

-----Original Message-----
From: trevor cunningham [mailto:tr_cunningham@yahoo.com] 
Sent: 12 Aralık 2006 Salı 11:07
To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
Subject: RE: First Tricolor Gum (on aluminum)...for dummies


i know i'm probably an idiot for asking this, but when i first saw the
subject of this thread, it sparked interest in me with the thought of
these metallic color prints...the gesso layer put the kebash on
that...isn't there a way to preserve the reflective nature of the metal
to produce a "glowing" print (kinda like cibachrome
sparkles)...otherwise, why print on aluminum?