RE: One coat gum - first one for me - how is it for you?

David,

That's a very nice print

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The paper I used was Fabriano Artistico Extra White 300gsm, although I must
admit
it doesn't look so 'extra white' to me, at least comparing it with Arches.
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FAEW is very white, perhaps you go the off white.

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Sizing is 4% gelatine applied by brush, hardened with formaldehyde also
brushed
applied after the jello has set.
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Why not add the Formaldehyde to the gelatin and just size in one step? It
works very well.

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I didn't clear the print at all. I didn't see any yellowing. Maybe I should
try that.
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Definitely clear the print.

What is your pigment/gum/dichromate ratio?

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P.S. It seems quite lately. Perhaps I should mention politics (!?)
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Maybe you should shut up about politics :)

Don Bryant
Received on 06/07/06-07:23:52 AM Z