Re: Suggestions for sizing gum in an apartment
You can always try Gamblin PVA Size...not adhesive, but Gamblin PVA SIZE.
Jim Larimer and Janet Matthews use it, as well as several others. Not toxic,
no smell, etc...different than gelatin.
Some here have tried it (or they actually tried the wrong product?) and
didn't like it, but it's worth a shot especially in confined spaces or for
those with health issues. One of the people I know of who uses it and
produces wonderful tricolors as well as gum-overs has had a double lung
transplant and will not jeopardize his health with the nasties.
Paul
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From: "phritz phantom" <phritz-phantom@web.de>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 5:41 AM
Subject: Re: Suggestions for sizing gum in an apartment
hi jeremy,
same problem here. i use chrome alum instead of the aldehydes. the
hardening process takes longer, but it's a powerful hardener too and no
obnoxious fumes. the solution has a slight purple colour, but it's not
noticeable, unless you're using a very thick layer.
i use about 0,3gr for 100m of 5% gelatin.
phritz
Jeremy Moore schrieb:
I'm back in an apartment, but this time with a dog and a wife, and am
curious on how others size in their very limited spaces. I used to size
on my apartment patio, but it has been overtaken by my wife's apt garden
and I am afraid of the ubiquitous potting soil plus the Texas wind. I
could size in the bathroom, but the fan just blows the air back
throughout the house and I'm worried about fumes (of course safety, but
also just smell), plus trying to dry all of the sized paper could be a
problem.
A while back Christina posted how she sizes and uses a multitude of floor
space in the process so I'm wondering about how those of you with much
less sprawling space tackle the issue.