Re: PVA question
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- Subject: Re: PVA question
- From: Jim Larimer <jrlarimer@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:30:58 -0700
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Yes, Keith, the first layer printed on PVA clears rather quickly. And for me the additional layers also clear fairly fast, but I am assuming that is because I use the PVA full strength. When I first started using the PVA I would size in between coats and especially before a final coat of black. I ended up with a pleasing lustre print...but I decided that it was overkill and a waste of size.
Jim On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 11:24 AM, Rajul <eyeear@shaw.ca> wrote:
I too noticed that PVA incorporated in the ground mix for printing on Al seemed to leave a rough surface after 3-4 gum passes. The PVA containing ground was much sturdier than the one without it but was gelatin-sized.
I have re-coated the prints with PVA and am doing another pass to see how it behaves. Will let you know what happens.
On 13-Nov-09, at 10:16 AM, Keith Gerling wrote:
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!
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