Re: My First (Unsuccessful) Carbon Print

FotoDave@aol.com
Fri, 13 Sep 1996 12:43:30 -0400

In a message dated 96-09-13 01:56:51 EDT, you write:

<< > This was mixed and coated on a piece of heavy callibgraphy paper and an
> overhead projector slide according to instructions given to me by Sandy
> King. The gelatin did not stick to the platic substrate.

Would you or Terry mind giving the instruction again? I am guessing the
purpose of using the projector slide is the make the surface smooth? How
exactly do you do it? Do you lay the slide on the coating and then lift it
off (after it sets? before it sets?)

>> It was fresher and the sugar made it dissolve more easily...

Ahh... this is giving me another clue. I think I have used too much sugar in
my first pigment tissue.


>> 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.

Maybe you could invite him again for a weekend workshop or week-long workshop
and let us know beforehand. I am sure there must be some who would like to
attend such a workshop.