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Re: [Digital BW] Age Old Problem: Inks, Pigments, and Coatings

2001-10-15 by SKID Photography

But Steadman,
I thought you *wanted* an argument, ...ah,....er, that is,... discussion.  :- )

Harvey Ferdschneider
partner, SKID Photography, NYC


Steadman Uhlich wrote:

> Harvey,
>
> I would say you are nit-picking...but nits are bigger than those pigment particles too (inkjet or
> otherwise).
> (grin)
>
> Anyway, my main point is that the issue of pigment+substrate is an "age old problem."
>
> Regards and Respect,
>
> Steadman
>
>
> Harvey Wrote (SNIP):
>
> But with frescos, the 'ground' pigments are enormous as compared to the inkjet ground pigments, so, perhaps,
>
> the 'rules' in regard to the calcium carbonate and inkjet stability are different due to the greater surface
>
> area vs. particle mass of these extra-fine inkjet pigments.  On the other hand, I could be completely wrong.
>
> :- )
>
> I'll try and go through that section of the:  'Stability Issues and Test Methods for Ink Jet Materials,
> Barbara Vogt, Department of Image Engineering, University of Applied Science, Cologne' paper.
>
> url:  http://www.geocities.com/mortenryhl/index.html
>
>
> Harvey Ferdschneider
> partner, SKID Photography, NYC


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