Of course not -- polyester needs a special pre-treatment. Try microwax.
> I tried printing with both tissues, and had much better luck with
> the homemade stuff.
It was fresher and the sugar made it dissolve more easily... But the sugar
is bad for long-term archivality. Better to use a small amount of
glycerine to enhance contrast.
Heh! Heh! Did I fool anyone passing myself off as expert on carbon
printing? That was advice of Klaus Pollmeier, reading over my shoulder.
He's in NY for a few days & already, just in the proximity, my knowledge
of carbon printing has leapt exponentially.
Well in fact, Klaus demonstrated the process for my students today --
using Hanfstangel. Those who appeared for the extra-curricular event began
nagging on the spot about when can we make carbon tissue & I daresay when
they show their prints (imperfect as these catch-as-catch can efforts
were) to classmates, demand will escalate. Indeed, the process proved more
seductive than my worst fears -- also easier. No doubt some of the "ease"
was "expert-ise", but still it looks like something ordinary everyday people
could learn to do and the look is very beautiful.
Cheers,
Judy