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In photography, handmade, analog prints in vintage style are en vogue in addition to the digital prints of today. A loyal community of collectors, museums, galleries and not least highly specialised print professionals who practice and teach the alternative photographic techniques such as platinum or palladium print need special papers for alternative processes. Hahnem\u00fchle has developed a new paper for these precious printing methods – hand in hand with artists. Therefore the new Platinum Rag<\/a> guarantees best image quality and conservation longevity.
\n\"\u00a9Kerik<\/a>“Printing experts from the US, Japan, Germany, Portugal, France and Italy have repeatedly asked for a new paper. So our paper technologists started a year ago the development phase and produced first sample badges. This was followed by extensive beta testing by users until the perfect product specification was found. Platinum Rag<\/a> – a pure, natural white cotton paper – for alternative photographic printing processes was born” \u00a0Andrea Sippel, Product Manager, explains the invention of the new paper.<\/p>\n

“Printers supported us full of enthusiasm and with their expertise all the time. The new paper had been received by the globally networking printer community very well. The acid-free paper, with no alkaline buffer, no optical brighteners and with a specially tuned sizing is easy to coat and to clear” adds Carol Boss, Hahnem\u00fchle USA Marketing.\"Platinum_Rag_02\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Originally developed for platinum and palladium printing, the paper is used and recommended for cyanotype, Kallitype, Van Dyke, salt and gum printing as well as carbon printing.<\/p>\n

Main quality characteristics of the new Hahnem\u00fchle Platinum Rag<\/a> are:
\n\u2022 the acid-free paper is unbuffered and contains no optical brighteners
\n\u2022 the paper is not ‘thirsty\u2019 and absorbs the coating solution optimally
\n\u2022 clarifying the paper goes quickly
\n\u2022 prints feature rich tones and deep blacks
\n\u2022 100% cotton fibers and the smooth, slightly textured surface ensure a pleasant feel
\n\u2022 the front and back can be printed equally without quality difference
\n\u2022 the consistency of different paper batches is very good and confirmed by printers
\n\u2022 the conservational features of the paper guarantees the longevity of prints<\/p>\n

Print experts and beta testers are excited and write in forums or own blog posts about their experience with the new Hahnem\u00fchle Platinum Rag<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Kerik Kouklis (USA)<\/a>, whose image gracing is our Platinum Rag packaging says:
\n“As those who work with the historic alternative handmade processes know, a good print requires a good paper and we are forever on the search.\u00a0Each process has its requirements for what constitutes a \u2018good\u2019 paper, and the requirements for platinum\/palladium printing are among the strictest\u2026Over the past nine months I \u2026 have been testing a brand new paper for platinum printing made by Hahnem\u00fchle \u2026 It holds up very well to repeated wet cycles and makes a beautiful, rich print \u2026 It can be printed on either side, the back having a very fine wire-side texture. ”
\nRead the full article from Kerik Kouklis here:<\/p>\n

Christina Z. Anderson (USA)<\/a>:
\n“This new paper triumphs over papers I usually use for platinum printing methods. It is smooth, crisp, firm, not very absorbent, and prints beautifully on both back and front. I tested gum over platinum, cyanotype over platinum, cyanotype alone, watercolor over platinum, and the paper stood up perfectly through several wet and dry cycles \u2026Cyanotype on this paper is a gorgeous rich, deep blue.”
\nRead Christina’s detailed article on Facebook.<\/p>\n

\"Wolfgang<\/a>Wolfgang Moersch (Deutschland)<\/a>:
\n“The paper is my favourite for palladium prints, because prints shine downright crisp and vivid. The photosensitivity is higher in identical contracts with all procedures than on other papers. It can therefore be exposed shorter, the maximum density and thus the image contrast is significantly higher than with other papers. In all methods the unexposed application edge remains pure white after fixing – this is a further advantage. The notable features of the structure and surface of the new Hahnem\u00fchle Platinum Rag<\/a> I like very much – which is surely subjectively different.”<\/p>\n

A dealer near you you could find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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