From: Judy Seigel (jseigel@panix.com)
Date: 07/21/01-11:52:30 PM Z
On Sat, 21 Jul 2001, H & G Weller wrote:
> Hello
> Yes, I use starch for all of my gum printing, and it works well for me. I
> started using it over 15 years ago before I realized that it was not the
> size of choice. I use the suggested amount of starch found in Keepers of
> the Light, (1/2 T starch to 1 cup of water), and add thymol, alum and photo
> flo. Boil for 3 minutes, and brush onto paper while hot. I usually apply 2
> thin coats.
Heidi, does it last between gum coats, or do you have to resize each time?
The conventional "wisdom" is that a starch size doesn't hold, but I never
tested it (not a real easy test, either).
PS. How much alum & thymol ?
Judy
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