Re: Metallic paint and gum printing (correct subject line)

Carmen,

I've used iridescent and interference watercolors from Daniel Smith for
some glitter gumprints and they have work OK. I found you need to
usually increase exposure relative to other colors and be sure to mix
the emulsion well just before coating. The glitter particles tend to
settle rapidly and maybe align in a certain orientation as well as the
emulsion dries.

I've also read of printers in the past using things like mica flakes to
put a little sparkle in the mix. I suspect a lot of the glitter in
prepared watercolors may be Muscovite mica or vermiculite.

Joe

>>> carmenlizardo@yahoo.com 12/03/05 1:14 PM >>>
Dear List,
 I found some gold pigment and something called
iridescent medium for water colors in my old art bin
and I am thinking about using it for gum printing.
Does anyone in the List have experience using this
iridescent medium mixed with the watercolors or using
gold paint of pigment to make a print? If so, what
make of paint or pigment has been successful?
Thank you,
Carmen

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Received on Sat Dec 3 14:26:21 2005