[alt-photo] Re: About PVA sizing...

[Diana Bloomfield]

Yes, I think the non-toxicity (as opposed to glutaraldehyde or  
glyoxal) factor is worth it.  Still using dichromates, of course, but  
eliminating other toxic elements is always a good thing.

On Nov 22, 2011, at 8:23 AM, Loris Medici wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> FWIW, just wanted to add this (for the last time):
>
> I don't have any experience with Gamblin's PVA sizing product, but,  
> IME,
> 	any
> 	- water / PVAc based
> 	- waterproof glue
> 	- which is able to form a
> 		- (relatively) flexible
> 		and
> 		- clear / transparent film
> should work well enough.
>
> I personally use a local (= Turkey) product called Filli Boya (=  
> Caparol)
> "Fil-fix Şeffaf". It's a multi-purpose glue (mostly for fixing  
> furniture)
> which is fully compliant with the above criteria, by diluting it 1+3  
> (for
> some sheen) or 1+4 (virtually no sheen or about the same as gelatin  
> sizing),
> even 1+5 with great success.
>
> It's fast / straightforward, non-toxic and very strong / effective;  
> I had
> some friends/students who put 9-10 layers on it (don't ask why!  
> Hehehe, and
> that was with lots of brush development, BTW...) w/o any adverse  
> effects.
> (We were using an assortment of Fabriano papers back then...)
>
> So, I'd definitely recommend some experimentation with a couple of  
> PVAc
> glues too; especially for those who can't get the Gamblin product.
>
> My 2c & regards,
> Loris.
>
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