[alt-photo] Re: casein works in AZ

[Christina Anderson]

Hi Marek (and thanks, Keith for the comments!),

I use PVA as a sizing. Especially because the patent on casein specified casein on vinyl sheets, so I realized it must be very tenacious. I printed a layer on some old Kwik Print plastic sheets and it sure sticks. So it loves a plastic size! I do a 1+ 2 but casein could also use a 1+1 or full strength PVA.

So, too, are my gum bottles lonely for this last 1 1/2 years while I have been working with casein. Very intriguing process.

Next I want to combine the two colloids. The prints I have made with tube watercolors do have some gum in them and there is a slight sheen to the layer that is not present when using powdered pigments. I am enjoying the dead-matte of casein.

Chris

Christina Z. Anderson
christinaZanderson.com

On Oct 26, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Marek Matusz wrote:
> Amazing images Chris. 
> What is your favorite sizing method for casein? I have been printing monochromatic caseins for a while now. I am sure my gum bottles feel lonely as I have not touched them in months.
> Marek