Re: Paper for Historical Project

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From: Katharine Thayer (kthayer@pacifier.com)
Date: 07/08/01-06:05:36 AM Z


It depends what process you're working in. Magnani Pescia (an Italian
paper) is available in cream and is good for gum, but may not work for
other processes. Rising Stonehenge is also available in cream. The
Pescia has a smooth surface that takes detail well; the stonehenge is
somewhat textured, something like a cold-press watercolor paper but not
that pronounced. Those are two that come to mind immediately. I don't
have Photo Historica so I don't know which Steichen photo you're talking
about so can't help you there.
kt

Mac Legrandi wrote:
>
> Hello!
>
> I recently saw an original Stiechen here in La Jolla. In fact it is the same photo on the cover of the book Photo Historica.
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> I'd be interested to hear from the historians and experimenters on the list about what current papers are available in different shades of cream. There are some with heavy paper texture, but many with a smooth finish but the fibers are very prevalent.
>
> At least at my local art store, my selection is limited to whites, and then the range of colors, but not to much choice in cream.
> Just Rives cover. And I have used Crane but find it to perfect and smooth to get the historic look.
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> Thanks
>
> Mac
>
> PS Anyone know the process used on the Stiechen on the cover of Photo Historica? The lady watching over the show didn't know? Maybe Platinum?¬
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