RE: Waxing of Platinum Prints.

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From: Tom Hawkins (tomehawk@ix.netcom.com)
Date: 05/25/00-05:35:57 PM Z


Judy and Listmembers,

The use of Renaissance wax has been discussed a few times on the list over
the past few years. I like the appearance very much.

However, have we ever had a definitive answer from a conservator ( or
similarly informed professional) about its archival consequences?

I'd hate to have my prints turn yellow shortly after getting a Genius grant
or something.

A cursory search of the archives did not provide an answer.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: Judy Seigel [mailto:jseigel@panix.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 2:16 PM
To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
Subject: Re: Waxing of Platinum Prints.

On Sat, 20 May 2000, Bob Kiss wrote:

> ... Keep it away from the source with which you heat the wax. I
> soften the wax with a double boiler then carry the softened wax outside
then
> mix in the benzene. It is much easier to purchase the Renaissance wax if
> you
> can.

The Renaissance wax is used right from the can... a little goes a very
long way, so extra cost, if any, not great....

Judy


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