Re: Gelatin (waterproofing)

From: Phillip Murphy ^lt;pmurf@bellsouth.net>
Date: 12/31/03-09:41:52 AM Z
Message-id: <3FF2EE3F.2FCB2899@bellsouth.net>

Hi Gary,

I'm investigating the potential of a couple of methods of
creating Woodburytype plates for casting pigment images.
One is the Stannotype process that was invented by Woodbury,
and the other is the Heimsoeth method which came later.

best regards,

Phillip

Gary Nored wrote:

> On 21 Dec 2003, at 7:51, Phillip Murphy wrote:
>
> > Is it possible to prevent a dried gelatin layer from taking up
> > moisture from the atmosphere? Is it possible to prevent
> > water in contact with the layer from swelling the gelatin?
> > (In essence, waterproofing the gelatin)
> >
> Hi Phillip,
>
> I don't mean to pry, but Im so curious! Why do you want to do this?
> Are you seeking a conservation measure? Or, even better, do you
> have some exquisite new gelatin process in the works?
>
> Regards,
> Gary Nored
> http://home.centurytel.net/Gary_Nored/
Received on Wed Dec 31 09:42:03 2003

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