Re: Salted Paper:

• To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
• Subject: Re: Salted Paper:
• From: Sam Wang <stwang@mindspring.com>
• Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 21:25:20 -0400
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Sandy,

I would try Strathmore 500 before going to all the trouble of sizing 
and hardening etc.

Sam


>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

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