davidhatton@superonline.com wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I recently purchased some 'Talbot' paper from Ruscombe Mill in France
> to try for gum printing. I must say it is very nice to look at, stroke
> etc., and is a nice crisp white.This is a tub gelatine sized paper
> specifically made for Alt processes (not Pt/Pd).I took one sheet and
> soaked it
> In for a while in warm water ( I can't give an exact time 'cos I lost
> the bath plug - it's a long story. Anyway, when I took the paper out
> of the water it had a distinct slimy/slippery feel to it which I took
> to be the softened gelatine. I then had a blinding flash of
> constipation! Why can't I just soak the paper in formaldehyde to
> harden the existing gelatine followed by a soak to shrink afterwards?
> That is my question to youz guyz. Has anyone ever tried it or am I
> maiising something blindingly obvious?
David,
It's not a silly question at all, and as far as I know you're not
missing anything obvious that would preclude trying this. Let us know
what you find out, okay? How does the paper print as it comes out of the
box, or have you tried that? I'm just curious, as always...
Katharine
Received on Mon Aug 15 11:34:38 2005
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