Re: Carbon xfer to plexiglass

SCHRAMMR@WLSVAX.WVNET.EDU (a.strauss@worldnet.att.net)
Tue, 17 Dec 1996 18:12:04 -0500

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> If you are doing a single transfer procedure onto a final support with
> hardened gelatin you should position the relief on its plastic base in
> contact with the paper support before the gelatin cement begins to set.
> What I do is simply pour about 25ml of the 2-3% gelatin solution, at
about
> 80 degrees F, on the final support paper, then immediately squeegee the
> relief on plastic onto the support. Leave under pressure for 5-10 minute,
> then set aside to dry. Repeat for the magenta and cyan image.
>

>
> The soluble transfer paper *should* be a smooth paper with a very thick
> layer of soluble gelatin. I prepare soluble transfer papers in the same
way
> as carbon tissue, leaving out the pigment. That is, I use about 75-100 ml
> of a 8% gelatin solution to coat a 11X14 paper.
>
> Please let me know if you have further questions.
>
Single tranfer procedure is very clear.

On soluble transfer paper:

1) Should gelatin be completely dry as when making tissue or immediately
squeegee
as in single transfer procedure ?

2) I use mylar or the back of RC paper to make tissue. Therefore, none of
the gelatine is
absorbed into the tissue. Is this material recommended for soluble transfer
paper?

Thanx for your patience

Al