Re: Gift Idea w/ Alt. Photo / Photoceramic??? -Forwarded

Bob_Maxey@mtn.3com.com
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 15:24:01 -0600

>>How does it work in principle (I
have read a little in the past but can't remembre any detail)? Do you mix
the
glaze with dichromate and process as in gum and then fire it? Or do you
make a
negative version of gum, process, and then paint the glaze on and fire it?

Yes, basically...your assumption is mostly correct. The basic process is as
follows: A Dichromate is added to an emulsion. I use a polymer / acrylic
based emulsion sold in crafts and screen print supply stores. I then add
dry glaze to the mixture and stir until blended. A thin coating is applied
to the ceramic surface, dried and exposed by contact printing. The
developer is water - tap works well. After it dries, it is fired.

WARNING: If you fire the piece yourself, make sure the kiln vents outside.
The dichromate fumes given off can cause problems.

RM