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BUXTON was originally developed at the instigation of Dr Mike Ware to provide an inert paper medium to take photographic sensiters for the Platinotype and other siderotype (iron-based) processes, which include cyanotype, argyrotype, palladiotype, and kallitype
The paper provides a dense sheet with high wet strength. The paper is chemically compatible with iron salt based sensitizers and is archivally sound.
It is wet and dry pressed, producing a smooth surface with some tooth for easy coating with the various emulsions. The heavier weight sheet was introduced to facilitate the production of larger images.
The white paper is produced from 100% security grade cotton fibre, peroxide bleached with no optical brightening agents or alkaline buffering agents such as chalk ( calcium carbonate).
The cotton is beaten to a high bonding strength, with only a neutral reactive internal sizing agent to ensure a good degree of impermeability.
The handmade sheets are heavily pressed several times in both wet and dry states to reduce porosity and to create the desired surface. The surface is lightly textured due to the impact of the felt mark derived from the woven woollen felts which are used.
TALBOT has been developed for use with other processes such as the gold based chrysotype and gum dichromate. The paper is tub sized with a high purity of hide gelatine.
Bespoke Makings
Other sizes and weights of these papers can be made to order. Please contact us for a quotation.
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