I have seen that moldy look on prints that are dried too quickly. It is
one way I use to tell if I need more soak time with some papers. It
also resembles a print that is dried too hot, but that has other aspects
as well.
Jeffrey D. Mathias wrote:
>
> Eric Neilsen wrote:
>
> > ... The BIG black spots, as on the Beinfang print can be
> > imperfections in the paper that allow the solution to "puddle" on that
> > spot. ...
>
> Eric,Most likely, when the solution is allowed to "puddle" on Bienfang 360, it
> will cause a lighter area in the print. I have never noticed an "imperfection" as
> such in Bienfang 360. Puddling is a fact of life to deal with on some papers
> (especially with strong sizing or smooth surface). After coating, the paper
> should be held vertical and periodically rotated so that the solution flows
> evenly. Any build up will be seen as a lighter, streaked, or blotchy area in the
> print. Drying with a blower should wait until the coating looks matte (looses the
> wet gloss) otherwise the blower may also cause puddling resulting in a lighter
> area in the print. I have an interesting recent reject in which I dried too
> quickly. The dark seats in the photo all now seem to have mold growing on them
> (blotchy light areas). Interesting.
>
> I am awaiting the viewing of your print.
>
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> Jeffrey D. Mathias
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