rurmonas@senet.com.au
Date: 12/10/02-07:02:23 AM Z
Quoting Scott Wainer <smwbmp@starpower.net>:
> I shrunk the paper and let it dry for about 24 hours. Then I applied the
> first size and let it dry for about 24 hours. Same for the second sizing
> before coating with the salting solution. I used a blow dryer (on cool) til
> the front looked dry and the back didn't feel cool. Throughout the whole
> process the humidity remained at about 48-50%. I always print an image on
> different papers to see which one I like best - in this case Arches,
> Lanaquarelle, and Strathmore Aquarius II. All were cold press.
This all sounds not unreasonable. Try hardening both both gel coats, and
allow a bit longer after the second coat to ensure full hardening. I
would not have expected un-hardened gel to dissolve under your processing
though.
Richard
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