From: Peter Marshall (petermarshall@cix.co.uk)
Date: 02/20/03-07:57:07 AM Z
Vince,
I'd suggest you start working with brushes rather than rods, at least
until you get onto platinum. As Wendy suggests you may like to use a
simple glass rod for this rather than the wirewound spreaders.
If you haven't already done so, take a good look at the materials
available from online suppliers. Bostick & Sullivan are one of the best,
and there is a great deal of free advice on their site.
http://www.bostick-sullivan.com
You'll also find some straightforward advice, particularly on salted paper
and albumen, on my 'About Photography' site.
Regards,
Peter Marshall
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and elsewhere......
> Once you decide your sizes that you may need.....you can
> avoid that high dollar by finding a person who works in
> glass art or just works in glass. They usually have rods.
> That's what they begin with. And i used the solid rods. The
> others seemed fragile to me.
> I got several sizes made for next to nothing...as it was a
> friend. I had her make the rod have two arms. It's very simply
> done by with a torch and the arms are to made at a 90 degree
> angle like this.... [ .
>
> Wendy (TX)
>
>
> Folks,
> After lurking (mostly) for a while, I've determined to try different
> Alt-Photo disciplines - probably salted albumen, van dyke Brown,
> Kallitype
> and someday Palladium/Platinum.
> In checking with RD Specialties. I find they have a starter set of 5
> rods -
> I've asked them what sizes are in that set - they make from no. 3 to 75.
> What sizes do I need for proper coating? Thought it wise to ask before
> buying. A full set of every one of their size rods cost $230. -- need to
> avoid that for sure.
> thanks,
>
> Vince Dobson
> Visions In Nature
> www.VisionsInNature.com
>
>
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