Test Prints

Print on fabric

I've been mulling over some test prints of the sand photographs. I have prints on 3 different types of paper and 1 type of fabric.  I had very high hopes for the fabric, but because it is sheer, a lot of the photo information was lost making the image looks washed out. My printer usually offers a more opaque cotton option, but it is on back order at the moment. I might revisit that later. 

The first paper print is on a bright, white etching paper that has a heavy body and prominent tooth. I like the paper very much but I'm afraid that its texture competes with the image a bit too much. The second print is on a bright white fine art paper that is more smooth, probably too smooth for my taste. It's nice but doesn't really add much to the image. The final print is on a bamboo derived paper that has just the right texture and a warmer color. The paper's hue works wonderfully with the colors in the image. It's tooth also seems to enhance the texture of the print. I'm not sure that I have completely nailed the printing method but I'm off to a good start. Now I have to think about scale for my first set of 6, full size prints on the bamboo paper.

Test print on bamboo paper

Detail of test print on bamboo paper

Test print on fine art paper

Detail of test print on fine art paper

Test print on etching paper

Detail of test print on etching paper