Re: Newbie introduction
I have been following this thread with interest because I have just started working with this material. The plate I am getting from Intaglio Printmaking Supplies in London is called Toyobo Solar Plate. ( That is written on the packaging.)I was unaware of all the different types of plate and am still not sure what is the difference between them. Can anybody help? Also the plate is very expensive over here. Does anyone know any other European suppliers? All information gratefully received. ( I am using the Dan Wheldon book as a primer.) Hellena ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Lybrook" <jon@terabear.com> To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:34 AM Subject: Re: Newbie introduction > Susan Voss wrote: > > Hi Jon, thanks for the response. Ever since I've decided to try this > > process, I've thought about which type light source would be best. > > Seems to me that a point light source would give sharper definition to > > each edge of those little "aquatint" dots. I'd bet though, that a > > "hotter", meaning quicker exposure would give the cleanest edge.... > > whichever type of light source used. I can't back that up with facts, > > but I'll not let get in the way of my intuition :o) > > > Hi Susan, > > I think your intuition will prove correct in practice. Size of the dots > will be minimal with proper exposure times for both the "aquatint" > screen and the image. The two different exposures seem to affect and > impact one another. > > I'd suggest starting small and go larger as you get your exposure times > figured out. Even contact becomes a bigger problem as you go larger. > > I look forward to seeing your results! > > Best wishes, > Jon > > >
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