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Re: [Digital BW] Lascaux Fixative - How to use?

2005-06-17 by Scott McLoughlin

John and Paul,

Thanks! That's just what I need to know. I'll give it a whirl later
today.

Scott

Paul Roark wrote:

> I use 3 or 4 light coats. It dries to the touch almost immediately. But
> it'll smell bad for a day. So I let it hang to dry overnight.
>
> Since it is so invisible on matte paper, it's rather forgiving. I hang my
> print with a weight on the bottom. I do horizontal, vertical, and diagonal
> spray paths, always starting the spray not aimed at the print in case 
> there
> is a semi-dry glop at first. I think I'm about 12" away from the print and
> move at about a rate of 12" per second. After each spray I use a hair 
> drier
> on the print, go out and catch a breath of fresh air, and then apply the
> next coat. I only clear the nozzle (spray upside down) when I'm totally
> done with the print -- only a single spraying session per print. I do wear
> goggles.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott
> > McLoughlin
> > Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 8:51 AM
> > To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Digital BW] Lascaux Fixative - How to use?
> >
> > I bought a few cans of this to try on matte prints.
> >
> > Oddly, there's no instructions on the can (just not to breath the stuff
> > or set it
> > on fire). I also Googled looking for some instructions, and found 
> nothing
> > specific (just to use it outdoors and that it's seems popular with
> > pastel artists).
> >
> > So how should I apply this? Multiple coats? How long should it take to
> > dry? Any gotchas to worry about?
> >
> > If I missed the key URL that has all this info, I apologize in advance.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
> >
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