Re: archivalness of gum
From: Yves Gauvreau <gauvreau-yves@cgocable.ca> Subject: Re: archivalness of gum Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:54:43 -0500 > Is it the same for gelatin? Gelatin as we use today is a natural stuff but probably newer than gum arabic. You might want to look up when hide glue came in use. Gelatin is one step more sophisticated than crude hide glue. However, chemical properties of gelatin were extensively studied in the 20th century by chemists in the photographic industry and we know this material very well. I think arguments on archival superiority between gum and gelatin is only going to be dogmatic and useless. Archivality is usually something you want to meet and exceed a reasonable expectation but who needs the "most archival" material in order for your art to be meaningful? -- Ryuji Suzuki "Patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings." (Bob Dylan, Sweetheart Like You, 1983)
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