RE: Ambrotype Glass

[Kerik <kerik@kerik.com>]

You should consider experimenting with different colors to see what you
like. Many contemporary ambrotypists use black glass like Spectrum black
cathedral glass. I've also used dark purple/ruby and have seen nice plates
on blues, greens, etc.

Here's some info:

http://www.spectrumglass.com/Stocklist.html

Good luck,
Kerik
www.kerik.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: REDROCKET [mailto:redrocket@cox.net]
> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 5:59 PM
> To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
> Subject: Ambrotype Glass
> 
> Hello!
> 
> I'm interested in experimenting with Ambrotype. Like Luis González Palma's
> work. There's a stained glass supply store here. What type of glass should
> I
> be looking for. I've read "ruby glass"?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> max
> 
> 
>