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Post by dreampolice on Aug 2, 2024 15:53:43 GMT
As I mentioned in another thread we have been making paper from sack loads of confidential papers I have been shredding. We made A3 size papers, and I cut one in half to practice to see how they go through the printer. Printer was set to thick paper but the paper is uneven, so perhaps some time under the iron might make it flatter. I am learning as I go. The image of the 3 on a stroll looks very effective. If you look closely you can see very fine lines every couple of cm's. It doesn't do that on normal paper, so I assume it is down to the paper not being flat. The one of Shadow man is too dark, but it has no lines. I have just tacked them to the wall in the kitchen to display for these photographs only. On the whole though, quite pleased how they look.  Three on a stroll printed on homemade paper by Nigel G, on Flickr  Shadow Man printed on homemade paper by Nigel G, on Flickr |
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Post by peterob on Aug 2, 2024 16:16:12 GMT
I'm surprised that the printer survived!
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Post by dreampolice on Aug 2, 2024 16:20:56 GMT
I'm surprised that the printer survived! Me too, lol. In fairness the paper is not brittle, it can be rolled and bent for instance without cracking. It is obviously heavier/thicker than normal paper but the printer has been set to thick paper setting so I think it’ll be ok. Fingers crossed. The paper is also fed as a single sheet from the rear feed and not part of a stack in the cassette as I really don't think that would work. |
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Post by spinno on Aug 2, 2024 16:57:51 GMT
Better than buying so called art printing papers
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Post by dreampolice on Aug 2, 2024 17:02:19 GMT
Better than buying so called art printing papers The imperfections in them look good too. Probably insects in them somewhere as well, as they have been spread out in the garden drying. |
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Post by spinno on Aug 2, 2024 17:05:10 GMT
Better than buying so called art printing papers The imperfections in them look good too. Probably insects in them somewhere as well, as they have been spread out in the garden drying. Exactly...artisan prints! |
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Post by steveandthedogs on Aug 2, 2024 18:21:31 GMT
As I mentioned in another thread we have been making paper from sack loads of confidential papers I have been shredding. We made A3 size papers, and I cut one in half to practice to see how they go through the printer. Printer was set to thick paper but the paper is uneven, so perhaps some time under the iron might make it flatter. I am learning as I go. The image of the 3 on a stroll looks very effective. If you look closely you can see very fine lines every couple of cm's. It doesn't do that on normal paper, so I assume it is down to the paper not being flat. The one of Shadow man is too dark, but it has no lines. I have just tacked them to the wall in the kitchen to display for these photographs only. On the whole though, quite pleased how they look. Three on a stroll printed on homemade paper by Nigel G, on Flickr Shadow Man printed on homemade paper by Nigel G, on Flickr Very impressed! They look good.
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Post by steveandthedogs on Aug 2, 2024 18:22:30 GMT
The imperfections in them look good too. Probably insects in them somewhere as well, as they have been spread out in the garden drying. Exactly...artisan prints! Don't you mean "ant-isan"?
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Post by spinno on Aug 2, 2024 18:44:47 GMT
Exactly...artisan prints! Don't you mean "ant-isan"?
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They cure bites and stings as well...fantastic  |
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Post by zx9 on Aug 2, 2024 19:29:42 GMT
They have a great look. I am surprised not that the printer could cope with the paper but that the ink has taken without a suitable coating, I am assuming that you had it set to print on photo matt or colour on plane paper but even so I would have expected it to have been quite messy.
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Post by dreampolice on Aug 2, 2024 20:45:20 GMT
It was set to plain paper.
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Post by kate on Aug 2, 2024 21:00:28 GMT
I think you did a great job. Most impressed (no pun intended).
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Post by daves on Aug 2, 2024 21:15:40 GMT
Might be interesting to try salt prints on that paper.
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Post by dans on Aug 3, 2024 7:54:57 GMT
Wow, excellent results, these look great on your paper Nige! I'm very impressed!
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Post by Fenris on Aug 5, 2024 8:50:19 GMT
They look really good. And love the paper! How did you make it? Would be interested to know how you made it. Might be interesting to try salt prints on that paper. I was about to say the same thing  |
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