Albumin pressure

PhotoWerkBerlin

Albumen printing was by far the most widely used printing process of the 19th century, until it was replaced by the pre-sensitised gelatin papers we know today. Albuminised paper was introduced on 27 May 1850 by Louis-Desiree Blanquart-Evrard. The use of albumin (egg white) was regarded as an improvement on the salted paper process, as the image is formed in a binding layer of albumin on the surface of the paper. The result was an image with increased density and brilliance, as well as improved detail. In this workshop, participants will create albumen prints using historical methods. Everything will be demonstrated and practised, from the preparation of the albumen, through the coating of the paper, to exposure using natural and artificial light, and finally to gold toning. As most participants are unlikely to have large-format negatives, they will learn how to produce larger digital negatives. Please bring large-format negatives (if available) and digital image files with you on the first day. 17–18 March 2018, 10:00–18:00 each day With?<a class="" href="https://www.photowerkberlin.com/collections/docents/products/david-puntel" title="David Puntel Lecturer">David Puntel</a> https://www.photowerkberlin.com/products/albumin-druck Albumen printing was by far the most common printing process of the 19th century, until it was replaced by the pre-sensitised gelatin papers that we know today. Albumenised paper was introduced on 27 May 1850 by Louis-Desiree Blanquart-Evrard. The use of albumen (egg whites) was considered an improvement over the salted paper process, as the image is formed in a binding layer of albumen on the surface of the paper. The result was an image with increased density and brilliance, as well as an improved ability to render details from a negative. In this workshop, participants will create albumen prints using historic methods. Everything from preparing the albumen, coating the paper, and exposing it using natural and artificial light, to gold toning, will be covered and practised. In addition, as most people do not have large-format negatives, participants will learn how to create enlarged digital negatives. Please bring any large-format negatives you have on the first day, as well as digital image files. With?<a class="" href="https://www.photowerkberlin.com/collections/docents/products/david-puntel" title="David Puntel Lecturer">David Puntel</a> https://www.photowerkberlin.com/products/albumin-druck