Cranes was Re: Van Dyke Problems & Argyrotype paper

I've used Cranes in the past and I agree that the
paper is "thin" as Rob said. I assume, probably
incorrectly, that he means the paper's wet strength.

To overcome this problem (wet strength), I've used a
plastic wire mesh as a support during the processing
and then hang the print in the mesh in a cradle like
fashion until the wet strength is sufficient to hang
it by a clothespin.

It'a a way of working with the Crane's paper (90#
cover). I know that there are "better" paper choices
out there. YMMV.

In addition to being able to order Cranes on line,
they also have an 800# to order/contact them. I've
spoken to their "technical" people when I've had a
question about the paper or a problem. Great customer
support. May not be a reason to use the paper (or
convince anyone to use it), but it's one reason to
consider it.

Stuart

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Baird, Darryl" <dbaird@umflint.edu>
> To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 10:26 PM
> Subject: RE: Van Dyke Problems & Argyrotype paper

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> > Also, what I like about Cranes Cover is the big
> 23X29 sheets that can
> > be ordered direct from their website and does not
> have any watermark.
> > For about $.25 I can have 11.5 X 14.5 inch paper.
> cheap!
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Darryl
> >

> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Robert Krawiec" <robk64@yahoo.com>
> > To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
> > Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 3:47 PM
> > Subject: Van Dyke Problems & Argyrotype paper
> >
> >

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>> The problem, as
> > > everyone I'm sure knows, is the paper. I've used
> Kid
> > > Finish paper from Bostick & Sullivan which
> doesn't
> > > look too bad but is really too thin for my
> tastes.
> > > Rob

        
                
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Received on Tue Apr 13 05:40:57 2004