RE: Papers for Argyrotype

Thanks Sam. I just ordered some (it's too cheap to refrain from ordering
it). It looks like it has a cold gray color. I hope it's not as dark as
shown in Dickblick's page. I plan to make prints sized around 9"x12" to
11"x14". Do you think I'll need to use a plexi (or such) support in
trays?
 
I guess this paper buckles / becomes wavy when coated; how do you manage
to coat evenly such thin papers?
 
Let me admit that I felt strange while ordering a sulphite pulp paper
after all that stability discussion ;) It seems that I'm not so much
obsessed with archivality... (I'm saying this thinking sulphite papers
are not as archival as pure cotton fibre papers - but I can be
completely wrong...)
 
TIA,
Loris.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Sam Wang [mailto:stwang@CLEMSON.EDU]
Sent: 28 Mart 2006 Salı 17:24
To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
Subject: Re: Papers for Argyrotype

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