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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Museo 325, K=2.16 - Robert's coatings

2002-10-20 by Jerry Olson

Can this premixed varnish be put into aerosol cans? Anybody know how
this could be done? Austin?

Jerry

Antonis Ricos wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> 
> I saw your print as well as other samples from Robert;  single- and
> double-coated. Some smooth papers like PhotRag approached the illusion of
> that  elusive air-dried fiber glossy print. Others  didn't fair so well .  What
> impressed me was that - with the right paper - the sheen was pleasant and not
> overtly glossy/plasticky.
> 
> I haven't tried it myself, but it seems that 2 coats by rod will do the trick. I didn' t
> quite like any single coated samples (except a Japanese paper). Like you, I
> don't know how much hassle it will be for large (24") prints.
> 
> Let us know when you "know".
> 
> Antonis
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Mark Tucker" <mark@m...> wrote:
> > I got my prints back from Robert Morrison. I've decided that I like
> > them; I didn't know at first; they almost seemed "too" good at first,
> > if that's possible. He sent me two prints - one with one coat, and
> > a second with two coats. Both are nice but I prefer one coat due
> > to less glossy. The black went from 1.48 to 2.16 with one coat.
> > Blacks are rich. At first glance, the print almost looks like an
> > air-dried glossy fiber print, but with the benefit of being heavier in
> > your hand. The coating dries clear; no yellow tint at all. Two coats
> > gives maybe a more uniform coating look, and also takes the
> > black up to 2.20.
> >
> > I plan to proceed with Robert's system. I'll try to order a 24" Mayer
> > Rod, and try to get some of his coating, once it becomes
> > available. We'll see if I can master the application of it properly.
> >
> > MT, http://marktucker.com
> 
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