Gumoils

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What is the gumoil process

Terri Cappucci explains what the gumoil process is and how she prints. What is the gumoil process?  It is a photographic printing process that uses a sensitizing gum arabic mix and oil paint, to create a handmade photograph. It is more detailed than this, but it is a start when explaining to someone for the first time. Writer and photography / Terri Cappucci WARNING: ADVANCED USERS ONLY: This process requires … Read more

Would We Be Missed, 1 Hand colored with pencils, 12x16 inches, Arches Platine

The gumoil process

Kelly Wrage has been working with the gumoil process after being introduced to gumoils by Cotton Miller in one of Christopher James’ workshops, she shares her experience in this instructional article. Writer and photography / Kelly Wrage WARNING: ADVANCED USERS ONLY: This process requires experience with photographic chemistry, safety equipment, appropriate laboratory procedures, and careful handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals. Read the SDS – Safety Data Sheet before use. … Read more