Re: Dry Plates too!!

The justification is:
Soon photo paper will also not be made, and is hard to find in non-
glossy surface.
Most photo paper in large sizes is double weight in thickness.
RC paper has the UV blocking characteristics that make it less then
ideal for Alt processes, talked about on this list before.
Many brands have the company name printed on the back of the paper
which I do not want in my final images.
I like the "flaws" and character introduced by hand pouring an emulsion.
If I learn how to make my own, I will not be dependent on the whims
of supply.
Because I want to.
Robert
On Jun 22, 2006, at 8:29 AM, Loris Medici wrote:

> Hi Robert,
>
> What would be the advantage of using a) slow b)non-panchromatic glass
> plates while photo papers (with same characteristics) are still
> manufactured?
>
> Just these comes into my mind:
> * faster printing speed due to lower base density (can be cured to
> some
> extent by: a) waxing b) using thin stock)
> * sharper prints due to absense of paper fibers (same as above)
>
> But you can always scan your paper negatives and translate them into
> digital negatives later. What is your justification in this issue?
>
> Regards,
> Loris.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Newcomb [mailto:newcombr@uga.edu]
> Sent: 22 Haziran 2006 Perşembe 15:09
> To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
> Subject: Re: Dry Plates too!!
>
>
> Hello,
> I too am interested in learning to make a gelatin emulsion that can
> be coated onto glass for in camera use. Since very large sheet film
> is getting harder to get and way more expensive I am motivated to do
> something for myself. I have used photo paper in pinhole and lens
> cameras in the past and can be quite happy with the slow speed and
> non- panchromatic light response. I have thought about the wet
> plate process but would really really like to make some dry plate
> emulsions. I have also searched the web and found very limited
> information. The store bought emulsions seem to suffer from fog,
> vary from batch to batch due to age and are expensive.
> Any help will be appreciated.
> regards,
> Robert Newcomb
>
Received on 06/22/06-07:18:58 AM Z