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Re: Use of watercolor paper for printing

2005-05-04 by Tim Taylor

> I use Arches Cold Press (much more beautiful than that wimpy hot
> press, you girly-man, you).
> 

I am secure in my man-hood (and happen to have several blocks of the
hot-press laying around to play with)!

> What printer are you using?

I just purchased an Epson C86 and plan to use the MIS EZ inks to begin
the B&W printing, then apply watercolor to it for the effect I want.

> I've found printing on watercolor paper to be satisfying, but
> expensive. The curves I've built use about twice as much ink as normal
> printing ;)
> 

I don't plan to produce much at this time except perhaps the master
print.  Then I may make it into cards, etc. through a printer.

> Anyway, welcome to the mixed media world. Always nice to have another
> on board (even if you are a namby-pamby smooth paper lover).
> 
> Ciao!
> 
> Joe

Thanks for making me feel welcome, Joe!

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