Liquid photo emulsion workshop by Chris Reid

© Stephen Dupont. Printed by Chris Reid.
© Stephen Dupont. Printed by Chris Reid.

This unique photographic printing process allows the artist the flexibility to hand coat silver gelatin emulsion on to a wide selection of surfaces including watercolour papers, timber, metals, fabric and glass.

© Stephen Dupont.
Printed by Chris Reid

Topics covered

  • Preparation of the Liquid Emulsion
  • The use of additives to emulsion & surface
  • Surface selection & preparation
  • Coating techniques & applications
  • Assessment of Negatives for Liquid Emulsion printing
  • Exposure, Printing & Processing
  • Toning techniques
  • Finishing techniques & Storage

Due to the invariable nature of negatives, the workshop may provide known suitable negatives for exposing. Students will be expected to get their hands wet and also have a basic understanding of black & white darkroom printing. References are not a necessity.

Details

  • Price: $395
  • Times: 9:30am –  5:00pm
  • Date: May 26, 2018

About Chris Reid

Chris Reid, director Blanco Negro Custom Black & White Pro Lab has been printing since 1989. His passion for black and white printing and darkroom skills shows in the quality of his work. He is in high demand from both commercial photographers and the photographic artist. His work has been seen in many galleries across Sydney including the National Gallery of NSW.

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