[Alt-photo] Re: Yupo question

[Mary Donato]

Hi Stella,

I wonder if light sanding with very fine sandpaper (e.g. 1000 grit) would give the Yupo a little tooth. Have you tried that sort of thing?
Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

Cheers,
Mary

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On Jul 10, 2013, at 12:53 PM, "Stella Schneider" <stellaps at cableone.net> wrote:

> Thanks much, Marek.  I'll try again.
> Stella
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> Stella. 
> While coating yupo is certainly a possibility and should help I have made
> good looking prints on straight yupo. The trick is to coat a very very thin
> gum layer. In practical terms you will need to dilute your mix with water.
> Also since yupo is non absorbent you will need much less solution to coat
> when compared with paper. 
> 
> Marek
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> On Jul 8, 2013, at 9:14 PM, "Stella Schneider" <stellaps at cableone.net>
> wrote:
> 
>> I have seen several people on this list show their gorgeous gum prints 
>> on Yupo.  I have tried it every way from Sunday and get nothing but
> roll-off.
>> Could someone give me some pointers?  Gelatin, PVA, plain? Please and 
>> thank you.
>> Stella
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