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Spotting Pens - Information Needed
I normally tone all my images and carry out any spotting required with the
Fotospeed colour inks after toning. My questions are: Do you use spotting pens before toning? Are they any good? Thanks, John |
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I used to use traditional spotting inks and a fine point artist's brush but once I tried spotting pens that was it for me - spotting pens ever since.
I use them after toning and if you are split toning and / or lith printing a set of colour spotting pens can be handy as well as the ones for B&W work. Spotting pens are also effective on RC papers. Neil.
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Being a bit of a tight sod, I use the inks from an inkjet printer which I no longer have. There was one colour cartridge left when the printer died (5 colours) and one Black. I have a few 00 and 000 brushes which I find perfect. The density of the inks are such that this one cartridge will last my life out.
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Not used any pens, but all spotting should be done after toning. I use Spotone dyes for B&W prints and Photocolor dyes for lith work. |
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I tried Tetanel spotting pens but found the ink just sat on top of the print and never seemed to dry. I use Photocolor dyes which works very well for me but always after toning. Putting a spotted print in water washes out the dye or smears it.
What spotting pens do you use Neil? Tony |
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Thanks guys - I now realise both systems are post toning - may try some pens in the future.
John |
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Tony, I use Tetanel!! I've had them for ages and I'm still using them but I don't have to spot that often as I have a pretty good system for avoiding spotting. You might be dabbing too hard if you are getting fluid sitting on the top - if this is a problem try taking off the excess moister from the pen on a piece of scrap or blotting paper before applying the pen to the print. I usually try a pen out in the boarder area (which won't show on a mounted print) to test for density match before applying to the area that actually requires spotting. The very slightest of pressure is required and it is best to build up the spot in many little spots rather than trying to clobber it in one go. I hope this helps. Neil.
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Tony, I am surprised you have to do spotting A little piece of kitchen roll is also handy for taking off excess ink from the pens - if indeed required ! Best of luck and do give them another go. Neil.
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