Re: Crystal Clear Transparency

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Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "Baird, Darryl" <dbaird@umflint.edu>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 7:02 AM
Subject: RE: Crystal Clear Transparency

> OK, I can't take it any longer...
>
> ...where do you purchase this film?
>
> I haven't had time to finish Mark Nelson's book yet and now I have to
> try this great new film, like I had extra time or something.
>
> thanks
>
> Darryl B.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sandy King [mailto:sanking@clemson.edu]
> Sent: Fri 10/29/2004 10:55 PM
> To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Subject: Crystal Clear Transparency
>
> Chris,
>
> I finally had some time to experiment with the Crystal Clear Film. If
> you recall my first attempt failed because the film had not dried
> sufficiently (after 24 hours) and the pigmented ink stuck to the
> sensitized paper. Well, I printed the negative again and allowed it
> to dry for several days. Today I made a palladium print from the
> Crystal Clear negative (film was 11X17 and image area approximately
> 10X16) and it turned out great. The film had dried completely so that
> was not an issue, and the image was very sharp, and with virtually no
> grain. In every way as good (maybe better) than anything I could have
> done with Pictorico. And shorter exposure time as well!!
>
> I am very, very pleased because the use of this material will save me
> a bundle over Pictorico. The only caveat is that you must allow a
> long time for the negatives to dry, or force dry them in some way.
>
> Anyway, thanks a bunch for introducing me to the material. The next
> time we all get together your meal is on me.
>
> Best,
>
>
> Sandy
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Received on Sat Oct 30 07:48:52 2004