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Re: Direct carbon

Art,

Thanks Art and Judy who replied to my note. Should the sawdust particles be of certain size or is it good as is. Judy mentioned something about sieving it. Is the sawdust particle size related to the graininess of the development?

Marek Matusz

From: achakali@wideopenwest.com
Reply-To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
Subject: Re: Direct carbon
Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 13:38:09 -0500

I would think so . . . I would be cautious to be certain you've obtained it before its caustic or acid treatment though. 

Art

On Wed, 23 May 2007 20:13:55 -0400 (EDT), Ender100 wrote
> Art, would a slurry of paper pulp work?
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> In a message dated 5/23/07 6:16:02 PM, achakali@wideopenwest.com writes:
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> I wood stay clear of pine as it is very acidic. 
> I use poplar wood sawdust.   Mix it with water and after a few minutes the sawdust hydrates and you are good to go.   You want enough sawdust in the slurry so that it pours like a thick soup.
> Art
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