Re: Arches Platine Problem

Keith Schreiber (KEITH@ccp.arizona.edu)
Thu, 21 Mar 1996 21:04:18 -0700 (MST)

On 22 Mar 96 Kerik Kouklis wrote:
>
> I've recently started using Arches Platine for my platinum work.
> I've found that occaisionally I end up with small black spots on the
> prints that are not visible until after the print is developed. Has
> anyone else experienced this problem or does anyone have any idea
> what may be causing it?
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

The black spots are usually caused by tiny bits of metal embedded in
the paper. This is usually caused by cutting the paper with a blade.
A way to avoid this is to tear the paper rather than cut it. However,
I have had this problem with Platine (and occasionally with other
papers) even when torn.

Keith
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