Re: Ferrotyping Alt. Prints.

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From: Greg Schmitz (gws1@columbia.edu)
Date: 05/11/00-03:22:22 PM Z


On Thu, 11 May 2000, Darlington Media Group wrote:

> I remember reading (Nadeau?) that one method of obtaining a gloss surface
> on an alternative print was to immerse the print in gelatin, perhaps a
> couple of times, harden the gelatin in formaldehyde or glyoxal then
> ferrotype the print face down on a sheet of glass.
>
> Anybody tried this method? Any advice and do's and dont's?

No - not with glass. I would suggest that you wax the glass first.

 -greg schmitz

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