[alt-photo] Re: tintypes

[Christina Anderson]

Thank you Kerik!! I am writing up a handout right now as we speak. Info to follow...
Chris

Christina Z. Anderson
christinaZanderson.com

On Nov 6, 2010, at 10:34 AM, Kerik wrote:

> Buffed bright. No subbing. Just peel and pour. 
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> Kerik
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Nov 6, 2010, at 7:53 AM, Christina Anderson <zphoto at montana.net> wrote:
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>> 
>> Here at the Main Trophy Supply URL do you all buy the buffed bright, brushed/satin, or opaque aluminum? Or is there no difference?
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>> It looks like in the Rockland kit it is the brushed/satin. I bought buffed bright for the class. We sanded it lightly with 600 grit sandpaper and cleaned with sodium carbonate, and adherence was pretty good for most who were careful, but I am thinking it would be best to use a varnish or maybe buy the brushed satin type.
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>> Second question: do you sub it with polyurethane spray glossy or semi gloss varnish or gelatin? Or nothing? 
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>> Jill Enfield uses metal plates sprayed with flat black paint I see...
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>> Chris
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>> http://maintrophysupply.com/aluminum.htm
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