Re: copper plate
David Morrish (dmorrish@beothuk.swgc.mun.ca)
Thu, 1 Aug 1996 14:13:22 -0230 (NDT)
> > Sandy King Wrote:
> >I am interested in doing some carbon/carbro work on copper plates. Does
> >anyone know of a good source for purchasing copper plates in size and
> >thickness appropriate for photogrphic images?
> >Sandy King
>
F. Lovelette replied:
> You can probably use roofing copper (16 oz or heavier 24 oz) which comes in
> 4 ft x 8 ft sheets. Most suppliers will be happy to cut it down for you.
> Roofing copper is much cheaper than printmaker's etching copper but may
> need some additional surface sanding & polishing. Regular pre-cut copper
> plates for etching are sold through artist's supply houses such as Daniel
> Smith (WA 800-426-6740) or Graphic Chemical (IL 708-832-6004). Graphic
> Chemical also carries photo-engraver's grade copper plates - these are
> highly polished & extremely expensive.
Another fine source is from George Sherman in New York. He supplies
me with "mirror finished" copper for photogravure. Although expensive,
our local roofing copper is also expensive, so the labour savings tips the
scale in favor of the imported copper....
I haven't access to the address at the moment, so if anyone wants it,
e-mail me and I'll send it off-list.
David Morrish
Newfoundland, Canada