RE: Pt/PD Paper for Superior resolution

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From: Sandy King (sanking@clemson.edu)
Date: 08/17/03-04:23:17 PM Z


Are there any special consideration for mounting and/or presenting
prints on Clearprint and/or Mars Vellum? And does the color of the
mounting board impact heavily the tone of the print?

Sandy

>Darryl,
>
>I believe that link goes to Clearprint 1000H, which works fine and
>is very similar to the Mars. If you print larger than 8x10, you
>might want to consider Clearprint 1020 or 1025. Both of these are a
>bit thicker and easier to deal with for larger prints. The thinner
>versions are still much easier to work with than, say Bienfang
>Graphics 360, however.
>
>Kerik
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Darryl Baird [mailto:dbaird@umflint.edu]
>Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 8:06 PM
>To: alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca
>Subject: Re: Pt/PD Paper for Superior resolution
>
>Jeff and Clay,
>
>Great, thanks
>
>.... I did a "Google" and also found this link:
><http://www.draftingequipment.com/DEW/products/suppliespaper/paper/vellum.htm>http://www.draftingequipment.com/DEW/products/suppliespaper/paper/vellum.htm
>for a 24 X 20 yd roll for $18.78.
>
>Can't wait to try it. I've been using Staedtler vellum with good
>success, but I'm a glutton for cheap paper.
>
>thanks
>
>Darryl
>
>Jeff Buckels wrote:
>
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>Darryl: Several sources out there, I believe, but I got a 20-yard
>roll of 24-inch for $34.78 from Tri-Co Blue Print & Supply of
>Ventura CA. See <http://www.tricoblue.com/>www.tricoblue.com. They
>have many sizes, quantities, rolls and sheets. -jb
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Darryl Baird [<mailto:dbaird@umflint.edu>mailto:dbaird@umflint.edu]
>Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 7:09 PM
>To:
><mailto:alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca
>Subject: Re: Pt/PD Paper for Superior resolution
>
>OK, in haste I deleted the first several messages in this thread. I
>understand the answer is/was Clearprint. What is this paper and
>where can I find some to try?
>
>thanks
>
>Darryl
>~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>Jeff Buckels wrote:
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>
>I'm seconding Clay. I've only been using Clearprint for a short
>while but I've seen, besides my own, a number of images by Clay and
>also Kerik Kouklis. Clearprint gives an appearance of detail
>superior to anything else I've seen in pt/pd. Looks really great
>when coated w/ Gamblin Cold Wax Medium as a final step. If you
>decide to try the stuff - cheap, as Clay points out - I or Clay can
>tell you where to get it in rolls (20 yards of 24" wide for, I
>forget exactly, but just $35 or something like that). Again, if you
>get some, inquire again; there are some highly advisable steps to
>follow in processing. -jeff
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: <mailto:Ender100@aol.com>Ender100@aol.com
>[<mailto:Ender100@aol.com>mailto:Ender100@aol.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:23 PM
>To:
><mailto:alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca
>Subject: Pt/PD Paper for Superior resolution
>
>I would be interested in hearing from folks regarding a paper for
>Pt/PD printing that will give SUPERIOR detail when printing. It can
>be an unconventional paper-that is fine.
>
>Thanks,
>Mark Nelson


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