From: Stan Klimek (stan@stanklimek.com)
Date: 11/22/02-10:08:48 AM Z
I use a wax called Gamblin, cold wax medium that you can pick up at a
good art store. It is made from 100% natural unbleached white beeswax
and it works great. It will add tone into the highlight and darken the
blacks and mid tones. You will loose the characteristic "mat" look of
the all platinum print but will gain depth and tone. There was some talk
awhile back on waxes and it was mentioned that renaissance wax "a
crystalline" wax was considered the way to go for non yellowing, I don't
know, it is very expensive. The ones I have done look great. If you mask
your prints, use low tack butchers tape for a clean edge. I apply it w/
a stippling brush and a backlight so that I can watch the how even the
coating is and buff out w two shoe brushes of different stiffness,
finish off with a soft rag. If you wanted to try it and see if it is for
you I would suggest doing half a reject print and comparing the results.
Best - Stan
Sandy King wrote:
> In the old literature one finds numerous references to protective
> coatings that were applied to either protect or enhance prints. Such
> practice appears to be very uncommon today.
>
>
> I wonder what is the current thinking on such things as varnishing,
> waxing, applying gelatin coats, etc. over alternative prints? Is
> anyone on the list using any protective coating, the above or other,
> over their prints.
>
> Sandy King
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