Absolutely love it! When I was in school, the other kids wouldn't tell me how they made their black borders. You are definitely one of the cool kids, sharing the magic.
I could never get my edges the way I want on my prints, they always have different dimension on from side to side... I will try this ideas if making my own custom holders for the paper. Thank you!
I've been a darkroom printer for 30+ years and never used this technique! great to actually see it being done. Creative effects can also be achieved by painting fixer on to the paper just inside the easel/mask edges before print exposure. Not tried this ethier myself but must do it! Great channel, really enjoying your videos!
Thanks Clive. The creative possibilities are endless I think and that's what makes it interesting and fun. Thanks for sharing that idea. I may try that and credit you for the idea :)
Your videos are the next best thing other than standing with the know-how person in the red light. Informative and entertaining. Please don't stop and make them coming.
if you have a metal base, then magnets could be placed on top of the aperture mask and give flush surface that light will not bleed into. I made a metal base from using a desktop computer cover taken from an old computer no longer in use. the cover was cut in a machine shop at my job, and I used the completely flat portion of the cover that doesn't have any of the vent cutouts. The tool is a big sheet metal cutter'. If access to one, it is quick and simple. I've been printing regular prints on the metal base, and using mild thin double stick tape. I think I'll try to create black borders from your inspirations. Edit: actually, I realize they sell flat sheets of sheetmetal at building supply stores. I think in the 'duct' section. It would need to be straight, to maintain image projection focus plane, so maybe a thicker grade would be best. (they also might sell some at art supply store. I found some in the states at Michaels Art Supply. they can be painted any color.
your channel provide a perpetual repository for extremely useful information whether it’s related to equipment review or varied darkroom techniques, including this video. thank you very much for sharing!
Just came across your channel, been printing for 30 + years. Have recently got into platinum/palladium printing. Would love to see you do videos on the subject
Do you ever burn in corners on your prints? For cropped prints this border technique is cool but I feel it misses some corner vignetting. what's the best way to do that?
If I want to burn in corners making a Vignette I'll use a circular dodge tool and bounce it slightly under the lens exposing more light to the edges of the print.
I bought mine at BH Photo in NYC. Just about any online shop such as BH Photo, Adorama, Freestyle Photo etc sells these easels with the variable cropping.
Absolutely love it! When I was in school, the other kids wouldn't tell me how they made their black borders. You are definitely one of the cool kids, sharing the magic.
I could never get my edges the way I want on my prints, they always have different dimension on from side to side... I will try this ideas if making my own custom holders for the paper. Thank you!
Great tips... nice and serious without breaking your bank account...
I've been a darkroom printer for 30+ years and never used this technique! great to actually see it being done. Creative effects can also be achieved by painting fixer on to the paper just inside the easel/mask edges before print exposure. Not tried this ethier myself but must do it! Great channel, really enjoying your videos!
Thanks Clive. The creative possibilities are endless I think and that's what makes it interesting and fun. Thanks for sharing that idea. I may try that and credit you for the idea :)
I love your channel, gear and film reviews are nice but real darkroom content is invaluable!
Joseph Delgadillo Thanks Joseph. Comments like this inspire me. Glad you like the videos
Your videos are the next best thing other than standing with the know-how person in the red light. Informative and entertaining. Please don't stop and make them coming.
Thanks Audrys. Kind words.
I love it! I've been doing similar with 6x6 by making my own negative carriers from cardstock, but this looks like even more fun. Cheers.
if you have a metal base, then magnets could be placed on top of the aperture mask and give flush surface that light will not bleed into.
I made a metal base from using a desktop computer cover taken from an old computer no longer in use. the cover was cut in a machine shop at my job, and I used the completely flat portion of the cover that doesn't have any of the vent cutouts. The tool is a big sheet metal cutter'. If access to one, it is quick and simple.
I've been printing regular prints on the metal base, and using mild thin double stick tape.
I think I'll try to create black borders from your inspirations.
Edit: actually, I realize they sell flat sheets of sheetmetal at building supply stores. I think in the 'duct' section. It would need to be straight, to maintain image projection focus plane, so maybe a thicker grade would be best.
(they also might sell some at art supply store. I found some in the states at Michaels Art Supply.
they can be painted any color.
your channel provide a perpetual repository for extremely useful information whether it’s related to equipment review or varied darkroom techniques, including this video. thank you very much for sharing!
James Merecki Thanks James.
Great idea, Ill have to try this.
Wow indeed!!
Just came across your channel, been printing for 30 + years. Have recently got into platinum/palladium printing. Would love to see you do videos on the subject
Thanks Gary. I've yet to venture into that area. Maybe in time. How are you finding it? Any images you have I'd love to see. Thanks.
I love it, waiting on chemicals coming but yeah will get some photographed
great stuff.. . really like the borders over straight edges.
Paul C it can finish a print off nicely for framing. Thanks
thank you for sharing
My pleasure
Thanks for the tip
Do you ever burn in corners on your prints? For cropped prints this border technique is cool but I feel it misses some corner vignetting. what's the best way to do that?
If I want to burn in corners making a Vignette I'll use a circular dodge tool and bounce it slightly under the lens exposing more light to the edges of the print.
Great very creative keep up the great vids :) one question what card do you use for the masks? have you done a video on mounting as well? Thanks
Yes here's the link. Thanks. th-cam.com/video/XMBiV8U2WVw/w-d-xo.html
Hi, Where is you easel from? I like it!!
I found it in a garage sale. Lucky find!
I bought mine at BH Photo in NYC. Just about any online shop such as BH Photo, Adorama, Freestyle Photo etc sells these easels with the variable cropping.