Re: Art Boards Gesso???
My understanding is that lithography/etching and other printing inks are also linseed oil, and since they have been used for centuries on paper, I doubt that there is much call for concern. I'm certainly no expert. 2008/10/6 Loris Medici <mail@loris.medici.name>: > That would be great -> even greater if it proves to be useful. I would > definitely order from them! Yes, I agree about usual acrylic gesso > rejecting gum -> I had the same experience, that's why I'm looking for > something else. The best working acrylic gesso was Daler Rowney System 3 > gesso (w/ calcium carbonate addition) but it wasn't as good as I wanted it > to be... > > I have used oil paint (albeit quite thick consistency). What oil is used > in lithography ink? AFAIK, linseed oil in usual oil paints is harmful to > paper fibers (due to acids?) > > Regards, > Loris. > > > 6 Ekim 2008, Pazartesi, 5:12 pm tarihinde, Keith Gerling yazmış: >> I haven't used this particular product, but I am interested in trying >> it. I am especially drawn by this statement: "Its balance is >> carefully formulated to have more refined dry solids and less acrylic >> polymers. " Most acrylic gessoes produces a "plasticky" finish that >> rejects gum emulsion. Adding additional marble powder to other >> gessoes has resulted in flaking and peeling. >> >> Loris, are you using lithography ink or oil paint? The stiff ink that >> is used in print work should not cause oil stains (at least I have >> never seen this). >> >> I am attempting to print some large oilprints on aluminum. For me, >> the rigid surface makes the oiling process far easier. Mistakes can >> be "erased" with mineral spirits. >> >> On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 3:56 AM, Loris Medici <mail@loris.medici.name> >> wrote: >>> I found a product which sounds interesting for those who want to print >>> gum >>> on impermeable and/or rigid surfaces like Yupo, aluminum sheets, wooden >>> painting boards ect. ect... This product is also interesing for gumoil, >>> since gumoil is done with oil paints on paper -> which is not a good >>> combination for those who like / want longevity with their works. If I >>> can >>> print on wood I want to try gumoils. (Have tried with paper, got >>> interesting / promising results but didn't like the oil stain on the >>> back >>> of the paper at all!) >>> >>> See the product page here: http://tinyurl.com/3s3w9e (read to bottom) >>> >>> Has anyone used this (or any similar) product before? I'm still highly >>> interested in printing on impermeable media like Yupo or aluminum sheets >>> - >>> giving me five important advantages: 1. cheaper price (Fabriano >>> Artistico >>> is quite expensive to me compared to Yupo or aluminum sheets), 2. >>> dimensional stability (no shrinking step / no registration problems), 3. >>> quick drying (faster working), 4. easier reusability in case of bummers >>> (you can be harsh while erasing with Yupo / aluminum and such), 5. >>> better >>> longevity compared to paper - but haven't found a reliable / easy to me >>> method. Keith, I envy your ability and patience in printing on aluminum! >>> >>> Any suggestions for / experience with similar products? >>> >>> Thanks in advance, >>> Loris. >>> >>> >> > > > >
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