Bromoils & oil

A typical finished Oil Print after Inking showing how it is taped firmly to glass to prevent bending / stretching during the long drying process.

The Rawlins oil print process – a safer version

The Rawlins oil print process, developed in 1904, creates stunning archival quality prints with deep blacks and rich tones using minimal chemistry, Richard Hildred shares a safer version of the process – discover this unique technique making timeless prints. Writer and photography / Richard B. Hildred ABIPP WARNING: This is for experienced and advanced users. Read the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) before attempting to use chemicals and use the … Read more

Bromoil print Uncoated. Spots very evident.

Bromoil Process – Cure for White Spots

White spots have become an ever-increasing issue when making Bromoil prints, and this is not limited to one paper manufacturer. This is how you solve it. Writer and photography / Dave Symonds FRPS EFIAP Papers used for bromoil: Foma 112 & 113 & Other Papers The problem seems to have increased over recent years and is not limited to one manufacturer. For example, older manufactured papers worked fine with the … Read more

Introduction to Oil and Bromoil printing

Jacques Kevers gives us an introduction to the oil and bromoil printing, from the history to practical application. Writer and photography /Jacques Kevers Oil prints, bromoil and mediobrome are processes that belong to a same family: all of them are based on the well known principle that oil is repelled by water. The oil print process was first described in 1855 by A. Poitevin, and put into practice by G.E.H. … Read more