Chris,
Some papers are denser than other, so that some papers will take on more
sizeing than others, less water absorbent. I generally call this loft for
lack of a better term. More fluff more size more air/displacement. You will
see this also happen in you printmaking class (ink on paper). Paper becomes
more transparent the more water it takes on. Also look at the wet stringth of
the paper. How long the fibers are.
Hope this helps
Jan Pietrzak
PS the show opening was great should have some pics to send to you. A lot of
positive comments made about all the work.
>
> From: "Christina Z. Anderson" <zphoto@bellsouth.net>
> Date: 2004/03/19 Fri PM 05:11:02 GMT
> To: Alt List <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
> Subject: silly paper wetting question
>
> Hi all,
> I've been shrinking paper: magnani pescia, uno, artistico, arches
> aquarelle. I notice that aquarelle becomes transparent and sinks to the
> bottom of the tub. Why would one paper sink and another float? All the
> others float. All are same weight (140 lb).
> Chris
> PS I'll be sizing this batch with glutaraldehyde...since I've standardized
> my procedure so much, and have a few glyoxal sized sheets still on hand, I
> may be able to notice a difference if one exists, and will report back on
> this...
>
>
>
Received on Fri Mar 19 11:41:04 2004
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