Digital BW, The Print

"Nick H. Nugent" <nghin@p...> wrote:
 
> What type of varnish do you roll on your prints? Is is solvent or
> water based? 

Hi Nick,

I switched from solvent-based coatings to Golden water-based polymer 
varnish after reading Stephen Livick's reports. Septone ink on 
glossy paper (Kokopelli Photo Gloss or Ilford Galerie Smooth Glossy) 
is poorly fixed, and heavy-handed spraying can cause the ink to run, 
even on a flat surface. I expected to have a problem with a roller 
if I didn't put a light spray coat down first, but found that I 
could roll the first coat, if I was careful.

Best,
Helen