This is my first print on Ruscombe Mills' new all linen paper, called Herschel. It is very similar to Buxton paper, which is all cotton, also made by Ruscombe Mill. The image is very rich, a bit cold, with color resembling a platinum/palladium mix This is pure palladium except for a very small amount of Na2. The paper is not very heavy, but is very strong and has a somewhat rough surface, although the image quality is very smooth.
very nice - I love the composition and the process definitely adds to the image's appeal - well done
I've been thinking about ordering some of the Herschel paper for use with salt prints and uranium prints. Did you find that it doesn't soak up the chemistry like a typical watercolor paper? From your image it looks like it holds the chemistry pretty high.
About the photo: This was as close as you can get to a grab shot with an 8 x 10 camera. Eva was waiting for me to set up for another shot and I looked over at her holding that piece of fabric and said, stay like that. I worked as fast as I could. pretty much guessed at the exposure.
About the paper: Herschel is very similar in look and feel to Buxton. It's so heavily sized, the sensitizer just beads up and lays there. I use a Richeson brush and just gently wipe and it starts to stay put. So, yes the chemistry stays quite high on the paper. Either side of the paper works. BTW, Ruscombe Mills also makes a paper called "Talbot" that is gel sized and is designed, they say, for salting. I bought some, but have yet to try it.