Jeff,
Have you considered starting out with a kit ordered from one of the supply
houses like Bostick & Sullivan? It might simplify your life the first time
around.
Mark Nelson
www.precisiondigitalnegatives.com
In a message dated 8/2/04 1:13:28 PM, dilcher@hiddenworld.net writes:
> Hello,
>
> I have decided to jump into working in the Platino-Palladiotype process,
> after doing some research and reading from various sources.
>
> I have been studying an online guide authored by Dr. Mike Ware, which
> seems to be very well written.
>
> http://www.alternativephotography.com/process_platino.html
>
> He mentions needing the following materials:
>
> Ammonium Iron(III) Oxalate 30g
> Ammonium Tetrachloroplatinate(II) 5g
> Ammonium Chloride 1.8g
> Palladium(II) Chloride 3g
>
> for making up the sensitizing solution.
>
> Here are my questions:
>
> Is there a concensus for a source for these materials at a competitive
> price?
> Do I save much by mixing myself as opposed to trying one of the "kits"
> offered
> by Bostick & Sullivan or Photo formulary?
>
> Does anyone, who is familar with the article I referred to, have any caveats
> they can think of, considering I might be using this article as a guide?
>
> I am reasonably methodical, and hope to minimize as many beginner mistakes
> as possible.
>
> Thanks in advance for your comments!
>
> -Jeff
>
Mark Nelson
www.precisiondigitalnegatives.com
Received on Mon Aug 2 12:32:18 2004
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