RE: Ambrotype Glass
The black glass I use is opaque. You will be astonished at the depth of wet plate images on glass, tin or blackened aluminum, which I use the most. Kerik www.kerik.com > -----Original Message----- > From: REDROCKET [mailto:redrocket@cox.net] > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 6:53 PM > To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca > Subject: Re: Ambrotype Glass > > Hello! > > It's been a long time since I've seen an Ambrotype in the flesh. When you > say Black, is this transparent or opaque. I saw some opaque black glass. > But > I'm thinking it won't have the same depth? > > Thanks again! > > Max > > > On 10/1/07 6:20 PM, "Kerik" <kerik@kerik.com> wrote: > > > 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: > > >
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