In Search of a WHITE Paper for Liquid Emulsion

[JustK]

Greetings!
I just started playing with Liquid Light on some inexpensive Fabriano watercolor paper, I love the process, but I think that my images would look better on a whiter, and maybe even a smoother, paper...

Can anyone recommend a nice bright white paper that works well with Liquid Light? I read many of the threads regarding paper, but I don't think this issue has been addressed...

Thank you!
Cheers, K

PS An artist friend of mine looked through her stash of paper today and told me that the Strathmore Windpower Smooth Bristol paper (in the bright green pad) was definitely "white" compared to others, I have read here on this forum that folks have used and like the Strathmore Bristol for other reasons, so maybe I don't have to look any further?

 

[Vaughn]

Just a thought, what about finding a nice white paper (such as Fabriano Aristico Extra White, Hot Press) and giving it a coating of hardened gelatin? Once the gelatin is dry, I would think that it would be easy to coat with Liquid Light.

I have never done it, but it is what is often done with carbon printing.

Vaughn

 

[JustK]

Just a thought, what about finding a nice white paper (such as Fabriano Aristico Extra White, Hot Press) and giving it a coating of hardened gelatin? Once the gelatin is dry, I would think that it would be easy to coat with Liquid Light.

I have never done it, but it is what is often done with carbon printing.

Vaughn

Thanks Vaughn!
I think I'll have to do just that, the clerk at the art store yesterday showed me some big sheets of wonderfully white and smooth, and more expensive, papers by Fabriano & Arches & Strathmore, so as soon as they have a sale I will buy and try!
Cheers, K

 

[Vaughn]

Hey K,

Pre-coating with hardened gelatin may not be necessary. After posting to you I checked old posts. Sounds like some folks apply the liquid light directly to art papers. It might be worth doing a small test. It does seem to me that pre-coating might give you more consistancy going from paper to paper which could be an advantage.

Have fun!

Vaughn

 

[JustK]

Hey K,

Pre-coating with hardened gelatin may not be necessary. After posting to you I checked old posts. Sounds like some folks apply the liquid light directly to art papers. It might be worth doing a small test. It does seem to me that pre-coating might give you more consistancy going from paper to paper which could be an advantage.

Have fun!

Vaughn

Thanks again for your input and support, Vaughn!

I was curious myself about the pre-coating, I talked with my instructor today and he did not mention it, although I didn't ask directly, so I'll experiment!

I also got the book Silver Gelatin by Reed & Jones through inter-library loan today, and I am real excited to learn more!

Blessings, K