Re: Van Dyke Help Sought

Globe Studio (globe@magna.com.au)
Wed, 11 Sep 1996 10:32:12 +1000

>I've run across a little problem with my Van Dyke prints, and was
>wondering if anyone would have an idea.
>
>I've made quite a few successful prints, but the last few have given me
>problems, which can be seen as "off color" (mostly darker) spots on the
>paper. At first I thought that the problem was due to using a less
>expensive paper, but switched to Arches with the same problem. I also
>though that the problem might be due to double-coating, but it has also
>happened when single-coating the paper.
>
>Anyone seen this?
>
>Thanks -
>
>george
>
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George

I have had the same problem when small areas of the coated paper were not
entirely dry - the damp areas seem to be more sensitive.

Julian Watt