[Alt-photo] Re: Argyrotype on Fabriano Artistico Extra White Soft Press 300gsm (140lb)

[Loris Medici]

Hi all,

I finally managed
​ ​
​to make a *real* 2+1 diluted Argyrotype print on Fabriano Artistico Extra
White paper (which was de-alkalized with sulfamic acid), see the result
below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loris-medici/8870289247/ (Same photo for sake
of comparison...)

Once tamed with sulfamic acid, this paper is a real delight combined with
the absolute lack of reluctance shown by 2+1 diluted Argyrotype. BTW, the
image is not cold / neutral or even split toned because I use diluted
toner; 40ml fresh toner + 360ml used toner, image size 8x10"...

Regards,
Loris.



2013/5/20 Loris Medici <mail at loris.medici.name>

> Hi all,
>
> This is just for the records; I managed to get smooth Argyrotype test
> prints on FAEW/SP (de-alkalized with sulfamic acid), which have good dmax
> and won't show any bronzing or unevenness to the naked eye.
>
> See my working parameters below:
> (These may help as a starting point for some of you...)
> - 2+1 diluted sensitizer
> - 0.25ml coating solution per 10 sq. in. (brush coating)
> - 2 drops 10% Tween 20 per ml of coating solution
> - Drying time: 60 minutes @ 23C / 50% RH
> - Gold-thiourea toning
>
> See the result here:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/loris-medici/8757864351/
>
> That's all from my part, I'll continue to the calibration and do my first
> real print on this paper in a couple of days. Done with testing / tech
> talk, lots of printing from now on...
>
> Regards,
> Loris.
>