Many thanks for the advice. I have read of folks using super coated
papers for Bromoil, but thought that Doc Art would be the one to start
with as its supposed to be easier to ink. In other words I assumed that
the inconsistent results I get were down to my technique, or rather the
lack of it. But you have convinced me its time to try something else,
think I have some MCC 118 around somewhere, so will dig it out and give
it a try.
Do you use an extra soak and drying stage with this paper? I read
somewhere that with super coated papers that after bleaching and fixing
you washed and dried, then soaked at a progressively higher temperature
(starting 20c going upto 30c) and dried, then soaked and inked.
One thought I had was the possible detrimental effect of hard water, we
have very hard water where I live in Belgium. I mix all the solutions
using deionised, but I do wash in running tap water. Do you think that
this could harden the gelatine?
By the way, how can I get hold of your book?
Thanks again for the pointers.
brgds
Mel
GeneAlt@aol.com wrote:
> Mel,
>
> For bromoil printing, you may wish to try Agfa MCC 118 (variable
> contrast -
> semi-matt finish) instead of Kentmere Document Art. Being a double
> weight
> paper, the matrix does not dry out so quickly while inking.
>
> Exposure of print when enlarging: Open up one stop (double the
> exposure) from
> normal exposure selected from the test strip. As Agfa MCC 118 is a
> supercoated paper, this overexposure is a must. You should find that
> after
> this one stop of additional exposure that the paper will accept ink
> just as
> easily as a non supercoated paper will, however.
>
> My soak time for my water conditions: 9 minutes @ 75 degree F.
>
> If I can be of any future help with your bromoil printing, contact me.
>
> Best,
>
> Gene Laughter
>
> Richmond, Virginia USA