Re: how to size and dry gum bichromate papers?

I use a hot gelatin bath in large trays. It's fast, easy, and effective,
especially with large sheets of paper and large quantities. I've never
tried brushing on sizing.

Dave in Wyoming

----- Original Message -----
From: <pawel_gega@o2.pl>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 12:24 AM
Subject: Re: how to size and dry gum bichromate papers?

Dave,
how do you put the gelatin - in the bath or by brush?

Regards,
Paul

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Od: Dave Rose <cactuscowboy@bresnan.net>
Do: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
Data: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 21:13:39 -0700
Temat: Re: how to size and dry gum bichromate papers?

> Knox gelatin twice followed by a soak in formalin solution. I use
the
> recipe in The Keepers Of Light.
>
> I hang paper by plastic clothespins to dry inside the darkroom, or
outdoors
> if I'm using formalin.
>
> If your paper is rolling up, try using thicker paper. I'm using
Rives BFK
> with good results.
>
> Dave Rose
> Powell, Wyoming
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "pawel gega." <kermit-q@o2.pl>
> To: "ALT PHOTO" <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 12:12 PM
> Subject: how to size and dry gum bichromate papers?
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > What is the bast way for sizing and drying papers in gum
bichromate?
> > (Currently I'm using Fabriano Artistico)
> >
> > I heard that sizing bath described in Post Factory Photography
is
> > good,but it can't be downloaded freely form
alternativephotography.
> > com now.
> >
> > My papers rolls up after drying even if the tape was used. I
dont
> > know how to keep it straight and foldless..could it be done?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Paul
Received on Sun Jan 22 09:17:27 2006