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Re: Salted Paper:



I would suggest that the solutions are much lighter than that of the other
processes mentioned.  The other processes use an almost saturated or near
saturated solution with gobs of chemicals to bind to the paper fibers.  The
salted paper solutions are almost pure water and pull right into the paper.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, sizing is almost a must with salted
paper.  Also, the gelatin listed in many of the salting solutions assists
with keeping the solutions from sinking too far into the paper.

Joe Portale
Tucson, AZ


----- Original Message -----
From: Sandy King <sanking@hubcap.clemson.edu>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2000 4:44 PM
Subject: Salted Paper:


> Several sources suggest that one of the problems with salted paper is that
> the sensitzer may sink too far into the paper and result in a print of
less
> apparent contrast and sharpness. The remedy suggested is sizing, either
> with arrowroot or gelatin.
>
> Can anyone explain why this problem is unique to salted paper? Why is is
> not a consideration with processes like vanDyke, kallitype or platinum?
>
> Sandy King
>
>
>