Re: Masa-gum question for Keith Gerling
Keith, would you be so kind to send me the adress? I couldn't get masa here in Slovenia but I would like to try it after all this reading. Stane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Gerling" <keith.gerling@gmail.com> To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Masa-gum question for Keith Gerling Masa is so thn that it is hard to keep it stable when coating. As the emulsion soaks into the paper, it swells and subsequent brushstrokes over the swelled areas cause pulling and creases. The larger the paper, the greater the problem. Pre-shrunk and sized paper has never presented any registration problems for me. Where do you purchase your masa? I know a person in Serbia that might appreciate a source. Keith 2008/9/24 Loris Medici <mail@loris.medici.name>:Keith can you please hint these problems? I have two packs of 100 sheet Masa paper on hand and definitely want to use this paper in the future... My observations is as following: - The paper change dimensions considerably, especially after few layers (due image shrinkage), because it's so thin. Therefore, registering in subsequent printings can be hard. - The nappy side (as Katharine names it) holds gum well but is relatively ugly, the smooth side is too slick and hard to work (to me). - It dries very fast (non-issue to me since I work with a hairdryer even with Fabriano Artistico and can finish a 4 layer print in an evening, excluding the sizing step...) - It's cheap. (Featuring Judy's expression ->) Did I say it's cheap? Regards, Loris. 23 Eylül 2008, Salı, 11:47 pm tarihinde, Katharine Thayer yazmış:On Sep 23, 2008, at 11:10 AM, Keith Gerling wrote:Thanks! There are disadvantages working with masa, but the price makes up forthem. With masa you actually get two papers, as the rough side and the smooth side are completely different. There are actually a few interesting little surprises that await those willing to experiment.I look forward to discovering those, I think? :--). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.1/1688 - Release Date: 24.9.2008 6:29
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