Re: deep dark shadows monochromatic gum

Paul,

Sorry for taking such a long time to respond to your question - which others
have already responded to. However I just wanted to add further option in
addition to those Christina and Dave have already offered; I would recommend
Indanthrone blue. Given enough exposure for the shadows this will add a nice
depth to the shadows. The mix Christina suggested I would expect to give an
even more intense depth though - depends on what you want to achieve. Try a
few different ways and decide what works best for you!

Regards

Hamish Stewart

Gum Bichromate Photographer http://www.gumphoto.co.uk

hamish@gumphoto.co.uk

On 7/2/06 22:42, "paul gega" <pawel_gega@o2.pl> wrote:

> 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 Mon Feb 13 15:11:41 2006