How far in advance do you alum your papers?
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:46 pm
Hi Everyone,
When applying alum to paper, how long can it be kept? I've seen comments that vary hugely, and even suggest opposites conditions:
- alumed papers can can be kept indefinitely,
- alumed papers can be kept indefinitely as long as they are dry and stored in low humidity,
- the alum should be applied, then dried completely, then used, say, the following day,
- the alum should be applied, then allowed to dry until the paper is not running, but still damp and 'soft',
- they should be used immediately after application of alum.
So... how do you treat your paper, and when do you use it?
When applying alum to paper, how long can it be kept? I've seen comments that vary hugely, and even suggest opposites conditions:
- alumed papers can can be kept indefinitely,
- alumed papers can be kept indefinitely as long as they are dry and stored in low humidity,
- the alum should be applied, then dried completely, then used, say, the following day,
- the alum should be applied, then allowed to dry until the paper is not running, but still damp and 'soft',
- they should be used immediately after application of alum.
So... how do you treat your paper, and when do you use it?