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Re: How Many Shades of Gray - K7 vs K3?

2011-03-21 by Paul

"Keith" <keithdale@...> wrote:
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> I do Cyanotypes on Arche HP and find that the drier the paper the higher the Dmax. Presumably drier paper sucks in more sensitiser, also the contrast to the eye seems higher.


I tried using a drier on one test strip before printing it with no significant effect.  

I worry more about the repeatability and reliability of profiles than the dmax.  I'm in the process of making less sensitive curves now.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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