Bichromate commercial use

[iansand]

Hi all,

Thought you might find this interesting (if you are into gum prints that is) I was commissioned to produce a print to publicize a new cognac. The cognac was established in the 19th century, as was gum printing. The client liked the idea of both being artisanal processes. It does not happen often I suspect. Anyway here it is if you would like a look. I had to strip in the pack shot all the same

http://www.iansanderson.com/data/web/compXO.jpg

Kind regards

Ian

[davidhatton]

Thanks for showing us Ian. That,s a beautiful print. Very inspirational.

[bob carnie]

One of the nicest gum prints I have seen on this forum thanks for posting.

[bob carnie]

Ian

wonderful gum printing video,, you are living the high life indeed.

silly question,,, how are you controlling shrinkage between coatings and wash offs?

I think your setup and workflow is just short of amazing, wonderful work .
I have bookmarked your site to show my friends.


Bob

[iansand]

Thanks for your comments, very kind of you.

Don't know about the 'high life' Bob. All a bit of a struggle as usual. Don't know if you have seen my little film but to control the shrinkage I had to either wet the back of the coated print to expand it a little or 'hair dry' to shrink it. All a bit of a pain. I now dry mount the paper on to aluminum so it does not move. This creates other problems especially with the large prints . Bit of 'pay your money and make your choice'!!

Got to keep the cognac all the same

Al the best

Ian

[Jim Jones]

Wow!

[bob carnie]

Ian

Yes I am mounting to aluminum as well. I am keeping my print size to under 19 x 28 inches right now as to be able to use silver film rather than the pictorico I see you using... nothing wrong with pictorico btw. My workflow is pretty much the same as yours , difference is in the lambda negatives, and you have a much nicer exposing setup than I.. I am using a NuArk 26k and will move to a setup like yours as I feel we are getting better at what we do.
Space is a huge issue here in Toronto.

Your film demonstrates a very simple workflow that produces stellar results, and for most workers they struggle on all the little issues that really do not matter at the end of the day if the prints are beautiful.

I love cognac as well, at the end of the day,

regards

Bob

Thanks for your comments, very kind of you.

Don't know about the 'high life' Bob. All a bit of a struggle as usual. Don't know if you have seen my little film but to control the shrinkage I had to either wet the back of the coated print to expand it a little or 'hair dry' to shrink it. All a bit of a pain. I now dry mount the paper on to aluminum so it does not move. This creates other problems especially with the large prints . Bit of 'pay your money and make your choice'!!

Got to keep the cognac all the same

Al the best

Ian

[iansand]

Thanks Jim

Bob,

Just a foot note, if you can get hold of a hotpress hgp 360, you can dry mount large format and expose using the same bit of kit. They are expensive new but if you can find one second hand.... I got hold of one a few weeks ago and it works a treat

Keep in touch if you need more info

Ian

[bob carnie]

Hi Ian

I have a 40 inch x 60 inch hot press as well there is a cold mount reversable adhesive , we are covered on the mounting side of things.
Where are you located?
One of my clients is requesting me to visit Europe this May/June so I will be doing a road trip. First time oversees.

Bob

Thanks Jim

Bob,

Just a foot note, if you can get hold of a hotpress hgp 360, you can dry mount large format and expose using the same bit of kit. They are expensive new but if you can find one second hand.... I got hold of one a few weeks ago and it works a treat

Keep in touch if you need more info

Ian

[iansand]

Hi Bob,

I am in the South of France near Carcassonne, be good to see you if you are passing

Ian