On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 13:38:24 +0200, Len Warner <
yahoo@...>
wrote:
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> Another approach would be to reinforce the ink: copperplate
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> print etchers of old used to draw with a grease pencil then
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> dust the image with "dragon's blood" (a resin powder)
Now i finally know a application for that!
I was always wondering what dragon's blood and seafoam dust does on the
stock list of my chemicals shop.
By the way i asked the inksupply.com people if they had any idea why the
yellow would work better for our application, and if it is OK to mix inks.
I wasn't expecting anything, that's what i got:
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Hello Stefan,
Unfortunately we cannot really provide any useful information because we
have no experience with this method of printing. The only reasonable
explanations we can give you is that the viscosity with the lighter colors
are allwing to absorb and dry. Where you will find A thicker consistency
with the darker colors not allowing it to dry and most likely staying A
liquid on top of the copper. Also we do not recommend mixing the colors
because it is hard to say the reaction it may have with the printhead,also
the colors will never come out correctly.
Sincerely,
RobCustomer ServiceMIS Associates, Inc
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Well, for what it's worth i wanted to forward it. I think they publish
those questions anyway in some FAQ so i took the liberty to quote the
author without permission. Don't try to sue me on copyright charges i'll
insist it was for satirical purposes ;-)
I did not change the text in any way, it's there just as i got it, just in
case you wonder....
ST