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The Gum Bichromate Book David Scopick

The Gum Bichromate Book By David Scopick

The Gum Bichromate Book by David Scopick


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Summary

The use of gum bichromate, an historic printing process that gives delicate colour to prints has undergone a revival in popularity, as photographers have rediscovered its potential. This book takes the reader step-by-step through the techniques necessary to use the gum bichromate printing process.

The Gum Bichromate Book Summary

The Gum Bichromate Book: Non-Silver Methods for Photographic Printmaking by David Scopick

Takes the reader step-by-step through the techniques necessary to use the gum bichromate printing process. The use of gum bichromate, an historical printing process that gives delicate colour to prints, peaked at the turn of the century. Based on the
historic method, this book is written in contemporary terms using currently available materials. The reader will achieve success without further reading or support. 'The results are truly amazing and inspiring. Thos of you who think that gum bichromate
will not produce a sharp image, think again!' - The Photographic Journal, September 1994

Table of Contents

The growth of photography; gum bichromate process summary; gum B equipment and material summary; negative considerations; kwik print; printing with kwik print; gum bichromate printing; 1- negative preparation; sizing paper; preparing sensitizer; preprint the gum arabic solution; preparing stock pigment and gum solution; preparing paper for printing; preparing the emulsion; coating the emulsion on paper; exposure; step; development; multiple printing; print stabilization; colour separation techniques; colour separation negatives; tricolour gum printing . Appendix a - sensitometry; appendix b - contrast control; appendix c - working with halftones; appendix d - print editioning; appendix e - questions and answers; appendix f - chemical formulas.

Additional information

GOR013609627
9780240800738
0240800737
The Gum Bichromate Book: Non-Silver Methods for Photographic Printmaking by David Scopick
Used - Like New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
1991-01-10
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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