Re: Papers for Argyrotype

From: Sam Wang ^lt;stwang@CLEMSON.EDU>
Date: 03/28/06-08:23:47 AM Z
Message-id: <1b071fb19d1fbb551fdef15b102d4110@clemson.edu>

Loris,

Its wet strength is very good compared to other thin papers. There is
some translucency so you may need to back it with something for
presentation. It's also not bright white.

I have not used it for Pt/pd or Ziatype but would be surprised if it
can't be used.

Sam
On Mar 28, 2006, at 7:22 AM, Loris Medici wrote:

> Ok, Dickblick lists that paper for $1 per 21"x31" sheet. I may order
> some. Do you know if it also works well with Pd/Pd (more specifically,
> Ziatype)? It's a pretty thin paper (77gsm). How's its wet strenght?
> Any info? I guess it should be matted with a white backing since it's
> so thin...
>  
> TIA,
> Loris
>
>
> From: Sam Wang (stwang@CLEMSON.EDU)
> Date: 03/27/06-08:41:58 AM Z
>
>
> Masa prints fine in the Epson 2200. One nice thing is that it come in
> rolls and can easily be cut to print those long panoramic images.
> Imagine 8-1/2 by 42 inch prints coming off your C88 printer.
>
>
> Cyanotype prints OK on Masa.
>
>
> Sam
Received on Tue Mar 28 08:25:20 2006

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