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PVA question


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  • Subject: PVA question
  • From: Keith Gerling <keith.gerling@gmail.com>
  • Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:16:29 -0600
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I've started experimenting with PVA size for gumprinting and it seems to be acting a little strange.  With gelatin size, the first layer of gum usually takes longer to clear.  With PVA the first layer clears quickly. sometimes VERY quickly.  As I add layers, I notice that not only does it take longer to clear, but slight staining seems to be happening.  Is the PVA being washed away?  Do others resize with PVA mid-print?

Sorry to change the subject, but I better ask my question before the meter starts running!