Re: Simple transfer paper

Sidney,

I haven't prepared paper for single transfer yet but I have sized many
papers (and some aluminum sheets) for gum printing. My method is to
prepare gelatine solution (3% gum -> take Howard's advice of 6% for
carbon) with added hardener (formalin) and then brushing it on paper,
I let it sit for 10 minutes and then I superdry it with a hairdryer.
It's quick and since you add the hardener in the gelatine solution
(very little -> 5 to 10ml per lt) you don't have to do it outdoor. You
can use the paper as soon as the last layer is dry (again, take
Howard's advice and do 3 layers)...

Regards,
Loris.

Quoting Howard Efner <hfefner@cybermesa.com>:

> On Jun 22, 2007, at 12:18 PM, conTact wrote:
>
>>
>> I have chosen a fine art aquarelle paper (fabriano artistico, 300g)
>> and wish to know how to best prepare the paper for transfer.
>
> Snipped
>
> Sidney, one of the easiest ways to prepare the paper for being a final
> support is to brush coat the paper with 6 percent gelatin solution.
> Two or three coats may be needed. With the 300g stock, iI would bet on
> 3. Allow to dry between coats. After all of the coats are on, then
> harden either in an alum bath or with an aldehyde such as formalin
> (well ventilated area - like outdoors!) or glyoxal. If the support is
> for double transfer, you do not need to harden.
>
> Happy printing
>
> Howard
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