Re: A kallitype gallery

Re: A kallitype gallerySandy,

That is roughly correct assuming a density of about 1.0, but I would guess the actual density of K.R.S. to be slightly higher. I usually weigh out the K.R.S. rather than use a volumetric measurement. Incidentally, I am interested in a way to measure the completion of silver to silver selenide during toning. The toning proceeds so rapidly with kallitypes that it makes me curious just how far it has gone. The kinetics of selenium toning is probably a function of the size of the silver grains.

Regards,

Michael

----- Original Message -----
  From: Sandy King
  To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
  Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 9:48 PM
  Subject: Re: A kallitype gallery

  Michael,

  Just to clarify, is that 10 ml of the Kodak Rapid Selenium Stock per 1000 ml of water?

  Sandy

    Hi Sandy,

    In order to tone properly first and foremost the print must be completely fixed and clear of residual fixer. I usually do the toning after the hypo treatment and a 30 minute water wash.

    I've been using Kodak Rapid Selenium with a dilution of 10 gms./1liter. Four or more 8x10 prints can be toned with about 1.5 liters of toner at this dilution. I do not tone longer than 5 minutes with constant agitation. The print will turn a nice dark stained oak color during this period. Longer toning can cause a reversion back to a lighter brown color and possibly some bleaching of the shadows.

    Toning with stronger solutions of Kodak Rapid Selenium is not recommended for kallitypes, as rapid bleaching is possible.

    Also - I've optimized my negative curve for the selenium toning as well.

    Regards,

    Michael

      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Sandy King
      To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
      Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 2:48 PM
      Subject: Re: A kallitype gallery

      Yes, I enjoyed looking at your work.

      I wonder if you would describe how you tone your kallitypes with selenium. I have toned most of my kallitypes with either gold or a combination of palladium and platinum and have never been quite satisfied with selenium, but you appear to have found a good procedure.

      Sandy

        Lovely inages Mike, really nice page

        Kate

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          From: Mike Klemmer

          To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca

          Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 4:25 AM

          Subject: A kallitype gallery

          Hello all,

          I've been making good progress on my kallitype printmaking and thought I would share a link to some of my prints. These are scans of the smaller prints, because trying to scan a 13x13 inch print on my 8 1/2x11 inch flatbed is frankly a pain in the rear end.

          These are all traditional kallitype prints that have been selenium toned. I try to put up 2 - 4 new prints a week, so keep checking back in.

          http://www.photoseen.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=albun90

          Regards,

          Michael Klemmer
Received on Mon May 17 22:35:17 2004