Re: Fixing of VDB

George L Smyth ( GLSmyth@ari.net)
Wed, 08 January 1997 8:09 PM

Judy said:
>
> Cor, that paper may not be good for VDB -- I don't know it, have never
> used it. But first thought is just TRY a print with some other paper.
> Doesn't have to be a gorgeous archival museum-quality print, but if you
> don't get the brown flecks, you'll know it's something about the paper.
> Can you get a sheet of Stonehenge? We use also Strathmore drawing, Cranes
> kid finish, almost any "Bristol Plate, neutral PH," other Arches,
> including I believe Aquarelle, Fabriano Artistico, even Rives BFK. ETc.
> Etc. Etc.

The paper could well be the problem. I've had good success from one of
Arches' papers I got at the local art store. However, I've had no
success whatsoeverwith Aquarelle Arches. Perhaps I need to change my
procedure to accommodate the paper, but I'll probably go back to the
paper I was using before.

> > How long do you use your fix, and what is the amount of Na2S2O4.5H2O per
> > litre and the fixing time you use?

I use regular fix at a 1:10 dilution (normal dilution is too "hot" for
me). I fix for about 3 minutes.

george

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