Re: Suggestions for sizing gum in an apartment
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- Subject: Re: Suggestions for sizing gum in an apartment
- From: Jeremy Moore <jeremydmoore@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:41:29 -0500
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Paul, I just called my local art supply store and they have it (we have a big fibers program on campus) so I'll pick up a bottle and try it out this week. This is the stuff I'm going to buy: http://www.dickblick.com/products/gamblin-pva-sizing/ and I was surprised to find out it's only $19.99/32oz locally.
I'll give it a shot full strength and see what happens. I'll be trying it on gum over palladium prints on both Fabriano Artistico Extra White and Arches Platine paper. On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 10:07 AM, Paul Viapiano <viapiano@pacbell.net> wrote:
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
----- Original Message ----- From: "phritz phantom" <phritz-phantom@web.de>
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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.
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