Re: gum question
Loris... Yes, like a painter. I'm so glad you said that... I'm experimenting with one-coats and gum-overs...learning much on every exposure. Taking notes, as I always do, even for silver prints... When I have something to show you, I'll post a link. Thanks for the reply...much appreciated. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loris Medici" <mail@loris.medici.name> To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:04 PM Subject: Re: gum question For stock gum/pigment solutions I do as you describe, in case of adding pigment from tubes I use 1 part dichromate to 1 part of gum + the pigment. (I tend to use strong pigments in small amounts, therefore I assume/accept both working styles as being equivalent.) The pigment amnt, exposure time, dichromate strength, development time/method all will change relative to each other and most importantly to your goal for that particular layer. It's not rocket science at all; just try to establish "the feel" by experimenting (changing only one variable at a time) and good note taking. Don't try to work by numbers only, it's counterproductive and boring (you'll understand what I mean if you try to calibrate gum). Try to work more like a painter, you'll see that it starts to become (or, better, the general direction of your working style will be) second nature after some(!) experience. ;) (Not that I'm implying I have lots of experience...) Regards, Loris. 27 Mayıs 2009, Çarşamba, 11:38 pm tarihinde, Paul Viapiano yazmış:If I premix gum and pigment together, would I still use equal amounts of that mixture and pot dich to make a 1:1 solution? Do I need to account for the pigment being already mixed in there? Thanks... Paul
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