[LargeFormat] Ground glass or etched

[philip.lambert]

I think Calumet list something. There is an artstore near me but the lady
who runs it seems not to speak my English and I am forced to walk round
round her shop hoping to spot what I need.   Am pursuing 600 grit down the
motorway after xmas.  Thanks anyway. Philip
----- Original Message -----
From: "Les Newcomer" <lnphoto@twmi.rr.com>
To: <largeformat@f32.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: [LargeFormat] Ground glass or etched


> Since I didn't do it I don't have a clue.  There is an 'art store' variety
> and then there was the  pro photographer brand imported from England if I'
> m not mistaken. But I can't remember any of the names at the moment.
>
> les
>
>
> On Tuesday, December 24, 2002, at 11:19 AM, philip.lambert wrote:
>
> > Window glass I can get but just what matte spray was that?
> > Philip
> >>
> >> I recently bought an Ansco 5x7 with "perfect ground glass" when it
> > arrived,
> >>   it looked a little odd so I decided to wash it.  Low and behold it
was
> >> nothing but window glass with matte spray on it!
> >>
> >> I was careful enough not to remove it all, just a part in the center,
so
> >> now I can compose on the ground glass, and focus on the aerial image!
> >>
> >