Re: Coating

George L Smyth (cbf@ari.net)
Tue, 07 May 1996 19:27:17 -0400

SCHRAMMR@WLSVAX.WVNET.EDU wrote:
>
> George,
> For cyanotypes, I have found a foam brush superior to a regular
> brush in so far as getting an even coating is concerned. Some platinium
> printers use a glass rod for coating, but in my opinion, that is
> not necessary for cyanotype. I would start with a new foam brush and
> not use it for anything else.
>

I'm using a new foam brush, but I'm concerned that the overlapping that
is necessary might alter the density. That's why I brush in all four
directions, hoping to minimize this possibility. Is that as good as it
gets?

Thanks - george