--- "Gordon J. Holtslander" <hol...@duke.usask.ca> wrote: > > Hi: > > I don't think platinum would be a good choice as a start to alternative > processes - not that its difficult, its just expensive. [clip]
Gordon - I completely agree. I use the Van Dyke process and oftentimes the results are confused with platinum or paladium. I've come to the conclusion that platinum is more often used BECAUSE it is more expensive - the viewer will be more impressed with the cost of platinum and will be willing to pay more. Some time back I posted a question to the Alt Process listserve as to why anyone uses platinum as opposed to Van Dyke, expecting to hear claims about longevity or something of that sort, and the above was pretty much the answer. IMO, it is best to learn with an inexpensive process that will allow you to screw up without worrying about it. Then, once mastered, if it does not fit your needs, consider other processes. The inexpensive ones are Van Dyke, Cyanotype, Salt, etc., and the more expensive, like platinum and Ziatype, simply use the more costly ingredients. Cheers - george ===== Handmade Photographic Images - http://GLSmyth.com DRiP Investing - http://DRiPInvesting.org __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
