RE: Dry Plates too!!

Thanks Robert - nothing to say about "because I want to". I want that
too. But definitely won't pursue until relatively easy (and cheap) ways
remain. BTW, I'm more interested in wet plate too (will centrainly try
it in the future) because I want to make unique / one-copy ambrotypes.

Regards,
Loris.

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Newcomb [mailto:newcombr@uga.edu]
Sent: 22 Haziran 2006 Perşembe 16:18
To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
Subject: 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.
Received on 06/22/06-07:54:24 AM Z