From: Kerik (Kerik@kerik.com)
Date: 04/09/03-11:59:20 AM Z
Bill,
I've used Rives BFK 280 gsm successfully for gum over platinum.
I think the Cranes would be a very poor choice for gum. I can't imagine it
holding up to the repeated wet and dry cycles of the gum process. I am not
a fan of Cranes 90 lb for any processes. I use it for interleaving...
Other papers that I have had very good luck with for gum and gum over
platinum are Fabriano Uno Hot Press and Whatman's Watercolor paper
(although the latter is difficult to find now).
Kerik
www.Kerik.colm
> Hello,
> I've noticed a lot of folks mention the use of Rives BFK in their gum
> printing, but I haven't seen any mention of the paper weight. I will
> start my first attempts at gum in about 2 weeks and am currently
> rounding up the needed materials. I have never used Rives, but a vendor
> I spoke with suggested using Cranes 90lb paper. I'm concerned that may
> be too light and won't hold up to multiple submersions. Am I wrong in
> this assumption?
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Mull-
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