Hello from Vancouver Looking to Connect with West Coast Alt Process Folks

[koraks]

The first step should really be to start using that light integrator...

 

[Sirius Glass]

Hi Everyone,

I'm brand new to this group and really excited to connect with others working in alt processes, especially on the West Coast. I'm based in Vancouver, BC.

Over the past four years, I’ve been focused on tri-colour palladium over gum printing, mostly in Toronto where I had the opportunity to learn from Bob Carnie. I’ve recently set up a smaller lab here in Vancouver and am working to get everything dialed in again.

I’m currently using a NuArc Metal Halide Exposure Unit (32-1Ks), and while it’s gotten me part of the way, it's a bit temperamental—very hit and miss. I thought I had it figured out, but lately, I’ve been struggling with inconsistent exposure times. I’m not sure if it’s operator error or just quirks from an aging machine.

If anyone in BC (or nearby) has experience with this particular unit—or knows a technician who could take a look—I’d be really grateful to connect. Even if not, I’d love to hear from others working with tricolour gum or similar processes.

Feel free to check out my work www.michellehuisman.com, and I’m really looking forward to learning and sharing with this community.

Cheers,
Michelle

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