Because I print BO with the Epson ink, I get all the warmth from the ink
(It's really quite warm on my C86) and prefer a cold paper to offset the
warmth, hence my preference for the otherwise similar Kayenta.
-Adam
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
I personally kind of prefer a *slightly* warm tint to my paper and
choose matte board with a similarly slightly warm cast, so EEM is fine
for me that way. I've got one print up that I made about 4 years ago,
mounted and framed the same as I'm doing for the exhibit, and it always
attracts favorable comment. It was printed with PiezographyBW on an
Epson 1160; it seems to be holding up well.
I like to give better value to people who are paying and the archival
qualities of the VFA and others are worth it. I haven't experimented
too much beyond EEM and VFA yet, thanks for the paper ideas. When I can
breathe again, I'll pick some up and test it.
Godfrey
On Mar 3, 2006, at 7:27 AM, Adam Maas wrote:
EEM is a wonderful paper, with only one flaw, which really precludes
using it for prints that will be sold. It yellows over time. But if
you're selling VFA (Or Hannemuhle Photo Rag, another fine paper
that's very similar to EEM, but Acid Free) and showing EEM, you'll be
good.
I do most of my printing on EEM, for personal use and showing in a
portfolio. I actually prefer Moab Kayenta, which is colder and dual-
sided but otherwise similar to EEM, but it's about 50% more expensive.
-Adam
