Re: RE: Liquid Emulsion-Coating Problems

For what its worth, I use a Speedball (I think thats the brand)
double/roller thing with a handle to coat emulsion onto things. It
comes in a kit that is about $20. Its for screenprinting, I think. I
just bought it for the roller.

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Cheers,
Alex Swain (fo)
http://www.zoom.sh
On Sun, 26 Sep 2004 17:21:59 +0000, res1dvao@verizon.net
<res1dvao@verizon.net> wrote:
> Go to www.cynmar.com.  They have glass rod in 24" lengths with 9 12mm costing $15.00 (Pg 123, 2004 catalog).  They also have the tubing cutter for $9.20 on the same page.  Just super glue on a handle and you are in business.  You can order the catalog at the web site.
> George
> >
> > From: Don Bryant <dstevenbryant@mindspring.com>
> > Date: 2004/09/26 Sun PM 02:15:21 GMT
> 
> 
> > To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> > Subject: RE: Liquid Emulsion-Coating Problems
> >
> > Martin,
> >
> > > Also, I am experimenting with a home made coating rod made of PVC.  Costs
> > less than a dollar, and it seems to be OK.  I textured the surface a little
> > and am getting reasonable coating wit Pd/Pt solution.  Has anyone else tried
> > this?
> > >
> >
> > Yes, Edwards Engineered Products (http://www.eepjon.com/rods.htm) makes
> > 'plastic' coating rods, but IMO don't waste your time with these as glass
> > rods work much better. The EE rods never seemed to coat as well as glass
> > does, they have a lot of drag when compared to glass rods and don't coat
> > smoothly. I have a large sheet of plate glass that I place my paper on for
> > coating which provides a flat smooth support. I don't think a textured rod
> > surface will give best results.
> >
> > You may also want to consider using the magic brush, a.k.a., Richeson 9010
> > synthetic hair brush or something similar. A 2 inch flat can be purchased
> > from Jerry's Artarama
> > (http://www.jerrysartarama.com/art-supply/catalogs/0029126000000) for about
> > $24.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Don Bryant
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
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