> . . .
> << Rhetorically, I have to ask you why you assume Fresson to be more
> difficult. If you could still purchase either Fresson paper and supplies
> or all of the materials for carbon printing, I think that Fresson printing
> would be much simplier. >>
> . . .
> But as I am typing this, I do see your point clearer. You are saying that if
> you know how to coat Fresson paper, then the printing is easy, whereas even if
> you know how to coat carbon tissue, the printing is still difficult; so the
> net result is Fresson is still easier than carbon if you know how to coat. Is
> that what you meant?
>
>
> Dave
Yes . . . and in fact if the printing paper were sold today I would guess
there would be at least a few of us on this list that would be using it.
The equipment to sensitize and develop it amounts to a few printing trays,
a means to control a warm water soaking bath and a tub or tray for the
sawdust slurry treatment. Those at APIS 97 saw photos of my darkroom and
the equipment for development is home built at a minimum cost.
Sincerely, Art
Art Chakalis
Columbus, Ohio, USA