>Why do you fix out the silver? Is it that the bromines are washed out as
well? Since I have been attempting to make 8 x 10 sized prints have been
looking for a stable support. I have been using glass but I think I shall
try zinc or even steel plates.<
Well the reasons that I fixed out the silver was so that I could observe
the inking up, when the cliche was placed down a white plastic base, no
problems with the bromines. Zinc should be OK as substrate, but Steel
plates rust so it is a no no.
my best wishes for your further printmaking
pete