Orotone work in Dallas on 32” x 38” dry plates

[Nodda Duma]

Recently I coated very large 32” x 38” dry plates for D Anson Brody, who is using them for an Orotone restoration / replacement project in Dallas, Texas. This has received some publicity down there. D describes the project in this short press release:



This was a challenging and interesting job, and I was happy to play a small part in it!

[William Whitaker]

Excellent Jason! Way to go!!
I had to Google "orotone". And now I've learned about another historic process.
Keep up the great work!

[FrancisF]

I am always learning and being inspirted by what I learn on this forum.

Here is the link to the panel disucssion of this restoration of Polly Smith's remarkabel work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDaUgOcx0_I

[Tin Can]

Fantastic video document, the making of an important copy

Jason, well done!

The glass looked to be 1/2"?

What about tempered glass for very large dry plates?

I recently bought well packed tempered glass, 1/4" 24X36" delivered for low price, eBay, made in Texas

For contact printing 14X36 X-Ray

I add my particulars to feed interest, as usual

[Molli]

Beautiful work by all and what an amazing project ito which to contribute, Mr. Lane.
I particularly appreciated the closing lines about projecting oneself into the future - planting trees one will never get to sit beneath. That resonates!

[Nodda Duma]

The glass was 6mm thick or ~1/4”. Basic soda lime float glass, untempered. Each sheet weighed about 30lbs.

Fantastic video document, the making of an important copy

Jason, well done!

The glass looked to be 1/2"?

What about tempered glass for very large dry plates?

I recently bought well packed tempered glass, 1/4" 24X36" delivered for low price, eBay, made in Texas

For contact printing 14X36 X-Ray

I add my particulars to feed interest, as usual