Re: New chrysotypes
John Rudiak (wizard@laplaza.org)
Fri, 12 Jun 1998 16:14:09 -0600
Lukas Werth wrote:
>
> At 22:41 08.06.98 -0600, you wrote:
> >Let me know if the mail went through with the attachment.
> >
> >John
> >
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> >Alchemy Printmaking & Photography
> >PO Box 633 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
> >http://www.quetzl.com/Alchemy/index.html
> >
> >
>
> Dear John,
>
> Great! The attachment went through! Thanks a lot!
>
> To tell the truth, I am a complete beginner in Alt processes, and am just
> beginning in these days to do my first printing (Ziatype process). But I
> have seen Mike Ware's chrysotypes on his web site and yours on the B&S
> page, and got fascinated by the colours (and the pictures), even seeing
> them only on a monitor.
> As soon as I have some experience, I want to try printing chrysotypes. I
> have absolutely no idea how much time will pass until then, so.
> I shall, however, ask you questions again once i get practical in this
> process.
>
> Only one thing: what you describe sounds pretty expensive, or am I wrong
> here? Could you tell me the price to expect for a 8x10 print (just for my
> calculations)?
> Lukas
The final coating solution contains 0.15M gold. If you put 2ml on an
8X10, it has 0.118 grams of the gold chloride. An ounce of gold
chloride (It sure depends on where you buy it and how much of it) from a
chemical supply house is about $900. ( I am posting this to the list in
case anyone out there has a good source of gold chloride, B&S only
lists a 5% soln which is not strong enough) 0.15 divided by 28 times
$900 equals $4.92 per 8X10 print, for the gold. While this is certainly
not cheap, when compared to what a custom 8X10 cibachrome would cost if
you had a decent lab make one for you, it is a bargain. (especially
since it won't look like a plastic place mat)
John
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Alchemy Printmaking & Photography
PO Box 633 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557
http://www.quetzl.com/Alchemy/index.html