[alt-photo] Re: back to the flaking/speckling question

[Julian Smart]

Ah, That answers my question.

Just out of interest, can I assume you are using powdered pigments or is the 
1gram from a tube?

Julian.


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From: "Paul Viapiano" <viapiano at pacbell.net>
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Subject: [alt-photo] Re: back to the flaking/speckling question


> No...actually in my experience I like to have a "known" mixture for 
> tricolor gums if I'm looking for a "realistic" print. I treat these as 
> process colors/inks and just lay them down. For alternative tricolor 
> palettes, it's all up for grabs.
>
> I measure pigment with a digital scale, usually 1 gram to 9 ml gum. That's 
> about the smallest quantity I make. I'll use approx 4 ml of that mixture 
> (plus dichromate) to coat a 9" x 14" print...once again, this is for 
> photorealistic-style prints.
>
> Paul
>
>
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