Re: deep dark shadows monochromatic gum

Yes, you might try adding some black and then printing a 'weak' exposure,
limiting the black influence to shadows only. You could also try adding
green for similar effect. The possibilities are limitless.

Best regards,
Dave Rose
Powell, Wyoming

> hi all,
>
> What is the deepest value that can be achived from a typical (not too dark
or
> light) pigment ? i'm trying now to make monochromatic gum bichormate (in
> violet) but the most important part of those prints are the shadows - i
want
> them in deep , almost black value - those prints im mading in violet.
>
> Is it the good idea to mix violet with black pigment to last , most dark
> layer?
>
> -some useful tips quickly needed :)
>
> regrds,
> paul gega.
>
>
Received on Tue Feb 7 19:51:55 2006