[Alt-photo] Re: new member and a question

[Bob Cornelis]

Loris

Thanks for the info - fortunately it turns out my local art supply store stocks the 86 gsm variety! I'll report back on my results and impressions vs cot320.

Regards
Bob






On Dec 14, 2013, at 8:26 AM, Loris Medici wrote:

> Welcome Bob,
> 
> ​​
> ​I only know one Masa paper (could be minute differences between batches,
> I've used three different batches up to date...) and the package states 86
> gsm. In various websites I see weight figures such as 70 gsm, 77 gsm and
> 43lb (not sure how that translates; if it's the weight for 500 imperial
> size - 22x30" - sheets, that would be equivalent to ~ 92 gsm...)  I think
> you'll be fine with the heaviest you can find. 70 gsm is significantly
> thinner than the 86 gsm I have on hands!!!
> 
> You can use both sides. Naturally, the smooth side will give better image
> definition...
> 
> Regards,
> Loris.
> 
> 
> 
> 2013/12/13 Bob Cornelis <bob at colorfolio.com>
> 
>> ​...
>> 
> I've been using cot320 so far for my palladium prints and like it a lot but
>> it is hard to find in stock and, of course, expensive. Been following with
>> interest the discussion of Masa paper - my wife is a painter and uses it
>> all the time. A friend who has tried it for pt/pd printing says there are
>> different kinds and he has not had success with them. So I'm curious to
>> find out from those recommending it where they purchased theirs and/or what
>> kind of Masa paper it is. Also, do you print on the smooth or rough side?
>> 
>> Also looking for suggestions for best papers for cyanotype - I've used
>> cot320, rives bfk a little and have crane platinotype on order. Other
>> suggestions?
>> ​​
>> 
>> 
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