[alt-photo] Re: applying PVA size

[John Brewer]

Hi Henry

My initial tests with FAEW HP is to dilute 1:1 with water and apply with a
foam brush one direction then at 90 degrees repeating this a few times. I
think 1:1 is overkill so I'm going to try 1:2, also it's quite sheeny at
1:1. I've found one coat to be sufficient.

J.

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Henry Rattle
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 12:46 PM
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Subject: [alt-photo] applying PVA size

I've just acquired some Gamblin PVA size for my gum printing (thank you John
B for alerting us to Stuart R Stevenson as UK supplier - as you say, he is
most helpful). Now quite excited at the possibility of preparing a sheet or
two of paper as I go, rather than batch-processing with hot gelatine
solutions, formalin etc.

I'm a bit nervous of using my precious Richeson brush for PVA. Have those of
you who are using PVA size for gum any advice re suitable brushes and
dilutions?

Many thanks

Henry


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