[alt-photo] Re: Clearprint Vellum 1020 vs 1000H

[Paul Viapiano]

I originally found out about Gamblin Wax via the appendix in the Arentz 
book, the chapter written by Stan Klimek. I've since waxed a print or two, 
beautiful subtle effect. Can't vouch for archival-ness, but looks the same 
today as it did a few years ago.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BOB KISS" <bobkiss at caribsurf.com>
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Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:40 AM
Subject: [alt-photo] Re: Clearprint Vellum 1020 vs 1000H


> FYI, during an e-mail conversation with Christopher James I checked the
> MSDSs of Renaissance Wax and Dorland's wax medium and they are made of the
> same ingredients.  This was confirmed by Mark Osterman.  I just checked 
> the
> MSDS of Gamblin's wax medium and, as with the other two, it is made of
> microcrystalline wax and mineral spirits.  Any differences seem to be the
> result of:
>
>
>
> 1)    The thickness (viscosity) of the mix due to different ratios of
> solvent and wax.
>
> 2)    The melting point (temperature) of the wax as, for example, Talas
> sells a few microcrystalline waxes with different melting points.  This 
> will
> affect the way the wax goes on your prints at different room/ambient
> temperatures.
>
> 3)    I know about the above because quite a few years ago, the late, 
> great
> preservationist, Jose Orraca, told me to mix my own using microcrystalline
> wax from Talas and mineral spirits available locally.
>
>
>
> I don't now if this helps anyone but, basically, it seems that these three
> different waxes are very similar.  I am awaiting my
>
> Overseas shipment (here in Barbados) of some Dorlands.  I will confirm 
> when
> I feel and try it.
>
>
>
>                        CHEERS!
>
>                                    BOB
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:alt-photo-process-list-bounces at lists.altphotolist.org] On Behalf 
> Of
> Jeremy Moore
> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:17 PM
> To: The alternative photographic processes mailing list
> Subject: [alt-photo] Re: Clearprint Vellum 1020 vs 1000H
>
>
>
> Hi Diana,
>
>
>
> I use it on the vellum because it will provide a slightly deeper dMax 
> while
>
> imparting a little sheen, I'd be wary of using it as a protectant because
>
> wax seems to attract a nice layer of dust.
>
>
>
> Jeremy
>
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 12:05 PM, Diana Bloomfield <
>
> dhbloomfield at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>> Hi Jeremy,
>
>>
>
>> A friend of mine (and I'd be interested as well) makes these huge digital
>
>> prints (so printed on digital paper, not vellum or watercolor paper), but
>
>> he doesn't want to glaze anything, and he's always on the lookout for
>
>> something that would protect the prints, but not change the look, I 
>> guess.
>
>>  I don't know.  I know he tried encaustic, but wasn't happy with that.
>
>>  I've not heard of this renaissance wax, but I was wondering if you use 
>> it
>
>> solely on vellum, and also if you use it mainly for the look it gives, or
>
>> also as a protectant of sorts?  And what look does it give?
>
>>
>
>> Thanks.
>
>>
>
>> Diana
>
>>
>
>> On Feb 13, 2012, at 12:52 PM, Jeremy Moore wrote:
>
>>
>
>>  I end up drymounting my finished pt/pd prints to watercolor paper and
> buff
>
>>> it up with a coat or three of renaissance wax. Makes for a lovely print,
>
>>> but if you're not a fan of drymounting Kerik is right and that sucker
> will
>
>>> always be wavy.
>
>>>
>
>>> -jeremy-
>
>>>
>
>>>
>
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