Re: Levels & Curves

[Arthur Entlich <artistic@xxxxxxxxx>]

byard pidgeon wrote:

 > Signing and numbering in pencil is traditional for all printmaking
 > processes...it's so arty!
 >
 > So far, inkjet longevity is only projected, based on accelerated aging
 > simulations.
 >
 > Some of the projections are quite good...30 to 100 years, depending 
on the
 > ink and the paper.
 >
 > I think...based on my own torture tests with ColorSpan Endurachrome ink,
 > that the 30 year mark is possible, under normal home conditions. I 
doubt the
 > 100 year projections, even with pigmented inks.
 >


I'm not so sure about that.  Some of the newer inks which are polymer
encapsulated, aren't that different from acrylics or photocopy toners.
These materials have very good longevity, and do remember that Wilhelm
gives Ilfochrome only a 30 years lifespan.

Art


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