Re: platinum prices?
Carol Janet Quartin (cjquartin@earthlink.net)
Sun, 29 Dec 1996 11:30:47 -0500
>I know that this is probably a very nieve question, but I'm a newbie
>to alternative processes (only done polaroid work).
>
>I'm considering getting into platinum printing and have heard that it
>is expensive, but never any estimate (per say 8x10 or ml or whatever)
>of what it might cost. Could someone suggest what it might cost per
>whatever unit (I read in the archives that 1.2 to 2 ml is needed for a
>8x10) so perhaps cost per ml would be better here. I intend to do my own
>coating for asthetic reasons and am not opposed to mixing from
>individual components although I would prefer that the platinum itself
>already be in a liquid/ solution form.
>
>Who are the best (ie cheapest) suppliers of the chemistry?
>
>thank you in advance
>Mike Thebo
>just another poor photo student...
Hey Mike...
Platinum is more expensive than palladium (and I can't afford to buy
platinum either) However...call Bostick and Sullivan BEST place around for
all the supplies needed. The chemicals needed for platinum/palladium are
the same except in solution C that's where the cost moves to almost
double...last time I checked 25ml cost about $35...Not the as easy as
polaroid but much more rewarding...try palladium first get it down than
move ti platinum...Just my opinion...
good luck, best wishes in '97
CJ