Re: Dagguerrotypes and Equipment

mprice (mprice@lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu)
Thu, 7 Mar 1996 18:05:15 -0600 (CST)


On Fri, 8 Mar 1996, Promethius wrote:

> Greetings again,
>
> I have received a word of caution and appreciate and the
> concern, but I am slightly zealous at this point and want to explore
> further. Indeed the process does look unhealthy. Therefore , I am looking
> for someone who constructs fuming boxes for the sensitizing or mercury
> tubes for the processing? I have seen the web pages on olden day processing
> and wonder if there are any enhancements to limit chemical poisoning.
> Thanks for your advice!
>
> Robin D.
>
> Myriad Splendor & Esoteric Sublimation
> http://www.sirius.com/~aether
>
>
Have you heard of an experiment using copier toner instead of
mercury. Apparently the mercury has a charge and matches that of the toner.
Not historically accurate, but according to the article it works. If
you're interested I try to dig it up.

misha mprice@lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu