The "ultimate" 16x20 Contact Print Frame?

**Paul O** · 26-Jul-2009, 04:45

To match the Ebony 16x20 camera ... an Ebony 16x20 contact print frame

**Drew Wiley** · 28-Jul-2009, 20:57

That is a beautiful piece of equipment! Did you use mahogany or actual ebony wood?
I always figure that a finely-crafted piece of gear influences one to make better
crafted prints, even though we can't always have the best in everything.

**jeroldharter** · 28-Jul-2009, 21:26

Just asking:

Does a vacuum easel work as a contact frame if the glass is larger than the Paper+negative?

**Donald Miller** · 28-Jul-2009, 22:05

Originally Posted by jeroldharter

Just asking:

Does a vacuum easel work as a contact frame if the glass is larger than the Paper+negative?

Jerold, Yes a vacuum easel will serve the same function regardless of size.

Best regards,
Donald Miller

**Mark Sawyer** · 28-Jul-2009, 23:31

A contact frame has the advantage of letting one inspect printing-out processes during exposure without losing registration. For conventional contact printing, I prefer two heavy sheets of glass hinged along one edge with duct-tape to all other frames...

...but geez, that 16x20 ebony frame is pretty!