gum print clearing methods

James Boyd (boydj-artgum@worldnet.att.net)
Thu, 27 Jun 1996 15:28:32 GMT

Sometime its difficult to just dive into one one the list discussions
because you feel as though you have come into the middle of a debate.
The subject of this discussion was apparently the length of time required to
wash and clear a gum print. The discussion was between Judy Siegle
responding to Terry King. One person felt that it was absolutely necessary
fo the print to remain motionless for possibly hours.

It has been my experience that beautiful results involving a harmony of
color is achieved by first, allowing the print to clear naturally at each
color exposure, with light rinsing and a very !! mild brushing to remove
vestages of the unexposed emulsion.

After all exposures and the final wash is complete I will rinse and lightly
brush the print as before. On completion I place the print on a vinyl mat,
under running water and work the brush over the print from very light to
moderate pressure.

There becomes a subtle change in the color of the final print which I find
unique.

any comments?