RE: Pre-shrink paper for gum (oa to Katherine)

> From: Dave Rose [mailto:cactuscowboy@bresnan.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 4:04 PM
> To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Subject: Re: Pre-shrink paper for gum (oa to Katherine)
>
>
> I pre-shrink and then size Rives BFK with Knox gelatin and
> formaldehyde.
>
> For multiple coating prints, re-registration is simplified by
> using 1/4"
> diameter pins, affixing negative to paper. Due to changes in
> humidity,
> paper rarely dries out and returns to exactly the same
> dimensions. If the
> paper is 'too big', I'll gently dry it further by directing a
> hair dryer on
> the backside of the print until my registration marks match
> exactly. If the
> print is 'too small', I'll use a damp sponge to moisten the
> backside of the
> print, causing it to expand until the registration marks match.
>
> I've never experienced any problems caused by using heat or
> moisture on
> unexposed prints.
>

..Thanks Dave,

I was under the impression that a coated but unexposed print should be
exposed ASAP, and to be carefull not to expose it too much to room light,
but seeing your experienc I shouldn't worry about it.

Do you use 4 pins in each corner? (I have a nice printing frame with 2 pins,
and an ordinairy office punch to punch the fiting holes)

Best,

Cor
Received on Wed Mar 31 08:10:31 2004