Re: Advice on papers for pt/pd printing

Thanks for your comments.

I settled on the Platinotype Natural for the tests because it gave
very good Dmax and cleared nicely with all mixes. However, in looking
at the prints I notice that there are some areas of slight uneven
density in the pure platinum tests, but all of the mixtures that
contained palladium, even a small amount, are perfectly smooth. But
the platinum test seemed as evenly coated as the others. Is it just
that difficult to get a good even coating with pure platinum, or is
it the paper. *Discarding the possibility that the problem might be
in my coating technique of course.*

Sandy King

>on 17/11/03 10:03 PM, Sandy King at sanking@clemson.edu wrote:
>
>I plan to run some tests with pt/pd and have on hand a number of
>papers. These include Platiniotype Nautual, Crane Kid Finish, and
>Crane Wove Finish, and Cot 320. Which one of these would give the
>best all around results with pure platinum, 50/50 Pt/Pd, and 100%
>palladium? Good results as defined by good Dmax and clears well!!
>
>Sandy King
>
>Sandy-
>
>Of the papers you have listed as in your purchase, I've found the
>Cot 320 to have a fine support for pt/pd and palladium. While the
>Platinotype is very versatile, it can be a little on the rough side
>and may get volatile with pure platinum. Another option for that
>would be the Arches Bright White.
>
>Have you tried the Lenox via Daniel Smith Art Supplies? It is
>wonderful for these variations. Long tonal scale and a great sheen.
>It is a preference for me when doing 50/50.
>
>Hope this helps. Happy printing!
>
>stephen moody
Received on Tue Nov 18 13:07:02 2003