From: James Young (jamiehy@globaldialog.com)
Date: 11/30/00-10:57:26 PM Z
>Robert,
>
>
>> Kallitype in some forms does tend to be difficult but one version,
>> namely, Vandyke brown is fairly easy. It is a simple process with
>> a tonal range similar to platinum. You can use the same negatives
>> as you would with platinum and it is a lot less expensive. The only
>> real problem with it involves fixing. All the printed literature
>> suggests a concentration of sodium thiosulfate that is to great and
>> a fixing time that is too long.
>
>I 've read that sodium carbonate may be added to rapid fix to produce an
>very alkaline fixer. Also do you recommend Perma Wash for clearing.
>
>> I have never had a problem clearing VDB and
>> I have some pretty old prints that show no sign of fading.
>> Also you can gold tone it useing a formula for POP or salt prints.
>> I believe that someone on the list suggested selenium toner but I
>> have no experience with that.
>>
>
>> There have been several great articles in the PFJ on VDB so I would
>> suggest reading or rereading those since the info is more accurate
>> than you will find in hardback literature.
>>
>> I used to start my students with cyanotype and more them to VDB
>> before they tried gum or platinum. Never had any problems other than
>> the usual student laziness and ennui.
>>
>
>Do you have a paper you might recommend?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Don Bryant
I've been using "AWB drawing and framing" paper with great luck. It also comes
in 60" x 12 yard rolls as well for really big negatives.
Jamie Young
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