Re: Re:Tri Color Gum article—Sam Wang

I've been lurking on the list the past few days because I was intending
to post something more about the Formulary gum matter, but decided to
wait for a shipment from Formulary and test its contents before saying
anything further.

But while waiting, I've been reminded that once in a while there is
actually something that crosses this list that's worth being here for.
I'm so glad I was here to catch this post and see Sam's article and
images. All I can say to both is, "Amen" and thanks.

My method of generating digital color separations is essentially the
same as Sam's (except that his curves are no doubt more sophisticated
than mine). When in the past I've described my method on the list, it
has been so roundly opposed that I've become defensive and apologetic
when I've felt compelled to speak about it, such as when someone
recently asked me directly why I don't do CMYK separations. So it's
reassuring, heartening and refreshing to see that someone I greatly
admire in gum printing takes the same approach to color separations and
isn't afraid to say so without apology. Thanks again,

Katharine Thayer

Ender100@aol.com wrote:
>
> Sam (Wang),
>
> Congratulations to you on your fine article on Tri-Color gum on Ed
> Buffaloe's site: Tri-Color Gum with Cyanotype  Having seen in person
> one of the prints you showed in the article and being the proud owner
> of the other, I have a deep appreciation for the beauty of your final
> product.
>
> I noticed that you use dry Ammonium Dichromate powder in your gum
> mix.  Interesting!  Obviously it works very well.
>
> I'm going to run out and plant an acacia tree tonight!  I can't wait
> to get started by making my own gum solution.
>
> Mark Nelson
Received on Tue Nov 18 13:34:52 2003