Looking for a source for Westin's Diploma Parchment in 50-sheet quanties -- any recommendations?
Looking for a source for Westin's Diploma Parchment in 50-sheet quanties -- any recommendations?
I think you have to order it directly from the maker.
John Zokowski
jzokowski@comcast.net
Butler-Dearden Paper Company,
Boylston, MA
Not sure if above is still current
van Huyck Photography
"Searching for the moral justification for selfishness" JK Galbraith
I've heard of this paper but have never had the chance to try it with Pt/Pd. How does it compare to Arches Platine, Bergger COT 320, etc.?
Much warmer, more fragile (lighter weight).
I did not like it for my work. Too warm, and I must have gotten a bad batch -- while the appearance when dry was fine, but once wet it had a crease running thru all the sheets that remained after drying. I had to wet then dry all the sheets to find where the crease was, so I could work around it. This was several years ago and probably was only a bad batch -- not a recurring problem as far as I know.
Weston Diploma Parchment is a light-weight, warm-tone paper with a smooth finish. Its water strength is fine for smaller prints; but, for larger prints, would suggest some type of support (eg, Mylar) while transferring between baths. Doesn't need any special treatment for pt/pd.
van Huyck Photography
"Searching for the moral justification for selfishness" JK Galbraith
I've been using it for several years and like it a lot. When dry it has a very smooth hard finsh---excellent for showing detail. It is warm so if you like a whiter paper it might not be for you. I haven't had any problem with it except slight edge tears and black specks. My largest prints are 11 x 14. It's inexpensive and John Zokowski is good to work with.
Wayne
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