I meant to mention in my earlier message that the gelatin mounting adhesive
is also useful (sometimes necessary) when doing double transfer carbon,
first to plexi or polyviny, then to a final support of fixed out
photograpic paper. With very smooth papers you can some times make the
transfer successfully without the mounting adhvesive but with the adhesive
it will always work.
Sandy King
>
>I am quite surprised that your previous transfers from plexi to papers with
>a 3% size (irrespective as to hardener) were successful. You really need a
>fairly thick layer of gelatin to make this kind of transfer, in the 8-12%
>range.
>
>If you want to make a tranfer from plexi onto your existing paper (7% size,
>hardened in Glyoxal) you will need to use a gelatin mounting adhesive. This
>is nothing but a 3-5% gelatin solution, of which you pour about 10-15 ml
>(warm) on the center of the final support paper. Then combine the plexi and
>final support and squeegee thoroughly. This will give you a complete
>transfer with no loss of highlight detail.
>
>Sandy King
>>>
>
>Sandy,
>
>Thanks for the information. Your suggested 'fix' was successful.
>
>I will use your sizing suggestions for my next printing session.
>
>Tom Hawkins