(1) Gum over Cyanotype on sized Masa paper (rough side) - (2) Pigmentthat makes gum insoluble w/o exposure?
Thanks Rayul. I tried the rough side (sized) and it works like a charm - very clean whites. Since I started to print on the smooth size, I was forcing that -> never thought to go back to the rough side. Both Cyanotype and gum are sharp and nice on the rough side - when sized. I also established a protocol in which I don't experience much registration problems... Actually I was planning to post the result but I ruined the print in the last (Schmincke Ruby Red - single pigment; Quinacridone Red PV19) layer -> the paint doesn't like to dissolve much - grrrr. Are there watercolor paints (in tubes) that make gum insoluble without exposure? (I know this is possible with gelatin / carbon printing...) Regards, Loris. -----Original Message----- From: Rajul [mailto:eyeear@telus.net] Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 6:29 PM To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca Subject: Re: Gum over Cyanotype on unsized Masa Paper I have consistently printed on the rough side. I do not regret the choice. I will do a sxs to compare how multiple passes print on the 2 sides. Rajul On 22-Sep-07, at 4:43 AM, Loris Medici wrote: > Thanks Rajul. I already sized paper in ordinary manner (applying the > sizing with a brush). Will try this on the next batch. > > Will to the comparison and share here. > > Quoting Rajul <eyeear@telus.net>: > >> Loris, if you do size, it helps to wet the dried print, drain it to >> dampness, then pour and spread the hardened gelatin. >> >> It will be good to see sized sxs with unsized. >> Rajul >> >> >> >> On 21-Sep-07, at 3:44 PM, Loris Medici wrote: >> >>> Wanted to share: >>> http://www.loris.medici.name/gum/gum_over_cyanotype_01_sm.jpg >>> >>> It's a little bit muddy; will try on sized paper later (but I'm >>> afraid since I experienced flaking back when I was testing sized >>> Masa). >>> >>> Regards, >>> Loris.
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