From: Judy Seigel (jseigel@panix.com)
Date: 05/25/00-09:29:53 PM Z
On Thu, 25 May 2000, Tom Hawkins wrote:
> 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?
It's supposedly used by museums and conservators... and sold by TALAS and
Light Impressions, so I've always ASSUMED it was safe... I would imagine
for those inclined, Light Impressions website or catalog would tell
more. (Meanwhile I ruined a print with spray varnish last night. Am now
about to apply the lacquer thinner. If you don't hear from me again....)
But Tom, if having your prints turn yellow gets you a genius grant, surely
a small price to pay...
Judy
>
> 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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