Okay, some of you know I've been dabbling with carbon transfer printing for a few weeks, and becoming more frustrated than believable. I haven't been able to get a decent image, and when I think I have, it won't transfer to the final support. I have melted my tissue, cooked it beyond leather with over exposure, or had the gelatin shred and refuse to dissolve to leave an image. The images I have gotten are pathetic. I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out what is wrong. I have figured out most of the issues, but the exposure issue has left me mad as a hatter. Today, I was researching the light source that I have been using, to verify the uv output, making sure it does indeed emit the needed light. Upon investigation, I happened on an article talking about "bulb doping", which is a uv blocking coating on the bulb. Thats when the light went on in my brain--I left the uv filter mounted on the front of my lamp. What a stooge! Right there printed on the safety glass--"UV FILTER". DOH!
I pored tissues this afternoon, and will attempt to print tomorrow.
I pored tissues this afternoon, and will attempt to print tomorrow.