Collodion - Wet Plate Images

[SergeiR]

I cut my glass plate using the professional glass cutter and they are Made in Japan. You can order it form your glass shop but not the frame shop nor Home Depot. They rank from $40 to $60 . The glass cutter has oil in it, very precise and easy to work with. Let me know if you can't find one.

hmm.. Thanks. I will search around Any hints on brand?

[davehyams]

the brand is Toyo, and the pistol grip cutters are amazing. search on etsy and they are nice and cheap, about $20

[BarryS]

Tri-- Nice plate of your son and great idea for mounting. I've mounted some clear glass ambrotypes using wire corners to attach to black velvet-covered foam core or wood board and placed inside a nice frame. I get the black velvet at a local fabric store and use 3M Super 77 spray to glue it to the backing board.

[SergeiR]

the brand is Toyo, and the pistol grip cutters are amazing. search on etsy and they are nice and cheap, about $20

thank you Spotted it on amazon too. Yay (i need one for meself - gonna fix some windows in summerhouse in russia in month or two ) and old ones i have there are complete junk)

[Tri Tran]

the brand is Toyo, and the pistol grip cutters are amazing. search on etsy and they are nice and cheap, about $20

Dave , thanks to chime in . Glad you checked out the threat.

Tri-- Nice plate of your son and great idea for mounting. I've mounted some clear glass ambrotypes using wire corners to attach to black velvet-covered foam core or wood board and placed inside a nice frame. I get the black velvet at a local fabric store and use 3M Super 77 spray to glue it to the backing board.

Thanks Barry, is there any way that we can avoid the wire corners?

Folks check out this article! Nice collection of lenses.

http://thephotobrigade.com/2013/03/f...oto+Brigade%29

[BarryS]

Thanks Barry, is there any way that we can avoid the wire corners?

I'm planning on dropping the wire corners since a head Smithsonian exhibit coordinator bought one of my pieces and was not too happy with the wire touching the surface. He suggested archival paper lined brass corners.

I was talking to a friend with a frame shop and he suggested using small strong magnets on the back of tintypes and also attached to the backing board.

[Tri Tran]

I'm planning on dropping the wire corners since a head Smithsonian exhibit coordinator bought one of my pieces and was not too happy with the wire touching the surface. He suggested archival paper lined brass corners.

I was talking to a friend with a frame shop and he suggested using small strong magnets on the back of tintypes and also attached to the backing board.

Great idea too, please post some pictures when you can. Thanks.

[photoevangelist]

16x20. Voigtlander #8. F4.3. 2 seconds. Note to self: 16x20 seems to exacerbate all chemical issues.

Good lord! This is awesome! A blast from the past! I would love to do this!!! Either be your model or make plates like this, both would be a major thrill! 16x20 Collodion!!! Major photogasm!

[life_in_sepia]

Well thanks!! Much appreciated

[life_in_sepia]

Watteau's Pierrot. 16x20 tintype. Voigtlander #8, F4.3, 2 seconds.