Re: Tween 20, mottling and grain

Terry King (101522.2625@compuserve.com)
Thu, 20 Feb 1997 07:06:48 -0500

Judy

Message text written by Judy Seigel
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>At one time I did a lot of VDB and kallitype. I didn't size paper or add
.>Tween or Fotoflo, and I didn't have puddling or uneven finishes.

I am sure we all have. But if you put too much on-- I've got a bit moreon
the plate, I may as well put it on the paper- you get puddling.

> Nor, as previously noted, have my students, even the most hebetudinous.

To quote a different Sullivan " What never ?"

A 1 % deionised size does work well with VDB and cyanotype. Wash and fix
VDBs properly and they do not fade.

Terry