From: Eric Neilsen (e.neilsen@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 03/18/02-08:15:02 PM Z
Shanon, The material that one uses to place a chemical on depends on the
type of chemical. I use small plastic containers, sometimes cups. they may
have a Whole Foods down where you are and in the bulk food section you'll
find clear and light tubs for honey, peanut butter, etc. these work great
as they can be large containers and light so that the tare weight doesn't
max out some smaller scales.
As for your tape problem, you should try drafting tape. It looks very much
like regular masking tape, except that it has a very low tack. It works
great for holding down paper while you coat. It can be used many times
before it loses its ability to work. It also comes in 1/2, 3/4 and 1"
widths.
EJ Neilsen
----- Original Message -----
From: "shannon stoney" <sstoney@pdq.net>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 3:19 PM
Subject: measuring chemicals; masking tape alternatives
> Hi. This may sound elementary, but what is your favorite way to
> measure out chemicals? I tried a piece of paper on the balance just
> now to wweigh out cyanotype chemicals and they ended up all over the
> scale and the sink. There must be a better way. Maybe a cup? A
> paper cup?
>
> Also, when I use masking tape to tape my paper to a board for
> coating, it leaves little bits of stickiness on the paper after I
> take it off, and these stick to the glass of the printing frame. I
> can get them off with a razor, but again, maybe there is a better way
> to hold your paper down while you coat it?
>
> --shannon
> --
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