How light sensitive is the Platinum/Palladium emulsion? Can the paper be coated in daylight, away from direct sunlight/UV rays? I am planning on trying a platinum/palladium in a couple of weeks and was curious to know how the light sensitivity compares to other methods, such as cyanotype, gum dichromate, van dyke, and salter paper prints.
Many years ago, when I took a workshop with Dick Arentz and Mark Nelson we coated in a large school room illuminated by indirect daylight from many, many windows about 17 feet off the floor; no problems. Personally, though, I'd avoid any daylight or any light source suspected of emitting UV.
Many years ago, when I took a workshop with Dick Arentz and Mark Nelson we coated in a large school room illuminated by indirect daylight from many, many windows about 17 feet off the floor; no problems. Personally, though, I'd avoid any daylight or any light source suspected of emitting UV.