Digital BW, The Print

We size our papers with Twin Rocker's internal sizing.  the 
catalogue says its an "alkylketene dimer" whatever the hell that 
is.  i guess i'll dig around the net and the library a little more, and 
then suck it up and try it.  

thanks, 
john




--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "stuckinnh2000" 
<gspence2000@h...> wrote:
> Paper is often coated with sizing to support a number of alt 
photo 
> processes, as well as ink-jet printing.  The sizing affects the 
ink-
> spread characteristics of the paper; without it, the ink will 
absorb 
> into the grain of your paper, producing irregularly-shaped 
blobs.  
> 
> While I have never sized paper for use with ink-jet printing, I 
have 
> been meaning to try it for some time now.  Gelatin and 
arrowroot 
> starch are common sizing agents.  I use arrowroot starch (I 
keep 
> some around in the kitchen for use in gravies).
> 
> In a nutshell, you boil the starch with distilled water until it 
> forms a paste.  This is painted onto the paper using a brush.  
After 
> drying, it is ready for use.  Troll the alt photo process 
newsgroups 
> for more info.
> 
> Good luck!  Please post your results.
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "he knows that 
sometimes a 
> dog is as good as any man" <uncljohnson@y...> wrote:
> > has anyone ever tried printing with hand made paper? i'm 
> > planning a fiber design project and i'd like to try to integrate 
> inkjet 
> > photos into it.  is there any way i can coat the paper? and 
what 
> > results would i get if i ran the paper through uncoated?  i'll be 
> > using a 1280 with epson inks if that helps at all.  any danger 
of 
> > clogging the printer? it's the art department's only one and i'd 
> > hate to ruin it or temporarilly knock it out of commission.
> > 
> > thanks,
> > john