[alt-photo] Re: clearing pd prints...

[Loris Medici]

For sake of not being misunderstood: pt/pd is easy thanks to all the
people (most notably pioneers/masters) who kindly shared their
knowledge with us, plus (a big PLUS!), it's very consistent process or
better, the parameter set is way smaller. With gum there are so many
parameters to deal with, and even if you study under a master, you
need to relearn it... That's what makes gum complicated compared to
pt/pd.

2010/3/2 Loris Medici <mail at loris.medici.name>:
> Yes Judy, gum is very simple indeed, but to master it isn't at all...
> :) Just like the Go game; learning it takes 1 hour at max, but
> mastering it takes a lifetime.
>
> BTW, pt/pd printing is the simplest and most straightforward process
> that I know.
>
> With students I start with cyanotype, just to to "tame" them. They're
> always amazed about how pt/pd is easy (with right tools of course)
> after cyanotype. Making good quality cyanotypes is much bigger
> challenge compared to pt/pd..
>
> Regards,
> Loris.
>
>
> 2010/3/2 Judy Seigel <jseigel at panix.com>:
>> ...
>> the nuances of "clearing pd prints" make gum printing seem SIMPLE !! (Soak print
>> face down in plain water while you eat breakfast.)
>>
>> THANKS so very much.... I feel better already.
>> ...
>