Adam Kimball (akimball@finebrand.com)
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 11:10:36 -0800
Janet-
Thanks for the very interesting email. I've corresponded once with a scandanavian
who was working in a similar fashion, he was also very happy with the results.
Can you tell me a little more? For instance, how course/fine is the grain? Does
the toner product come in small enough flakes that you can use it right out of the
box - or do you need to grind it further? How about overmelting, what sort of
properties does it have in this regard?
Good hearing from you,
Adam
HareHound@aol.com wrote:
> I visited with Deli Sacilotto two years ago, he's back as Director of Research
> at Graphic Studio in Tampa (phone:813 974-3503 of FAX 813-974-2579) and he was
> doing large (36" square) photogravures using a digitally produced 50% 1200 dpi
> stochastic screen. I have not had good luck trying the same myself and have
> been too busy to contact him to solve my problem. Perhaps this thread on the
> list will get me to do so. I have to admit to not doing systematic tests, and
> giving up when the few tests I did failed. I used both a metal halyde lamp and
> a black light bank for exposures and both were very slow to etch and broke
> down into mongo printing devils. Part of my reason for not pursuing the screen
> method is that I have good luck with my favored aquatint material:Zerox toner.
> It's melting point is low like rosin and it's so much easier to see on the
> plate. Far easier to judge 50% coverage. I even use a piece of film that is
> equivalent to 50% to judge the amount of aquatint on the white card placed
> next to the plate each time. I also aquatint over the exposed and developed
> carbon tissue and heat it in an oven. If I get hold of Deli with any new
> information, I will share with all. Janet Flohr
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