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?
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