Platinum printing on Tosa Washi Platinum Paper (Japanese Tissue)

[@mcclarinscott]

I an grateful that viewers like us don't have to pay thousands on a 3 day workshop in Japan and have an interpreter help us with discourse to discover how to effectively develop, handle, expose and dry delicate paper in 9 minutes and I believe that is the point of his generous vid...not the end product...thank you Mr. Nishimaru for sharing a look at your process.

[@fallrivereditions6416]

Your video reveals many secrets to printing platinum on Washi from coating to handling to drying techniques. Thank you, Masayuki-san!

[@jimmachin566]

I recently started creating palladium prints on the thicker papers, but the prints on washi are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your technique.

[@TheSullivanhome]

Thank you for sharing your process and skill. I am truly grateful for your generosity.

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

That’s amazing nicely done!

[@ssnoc]

Beautiful - thanks for showing us the process

[@ShutterWerxStudios]

Incredible! Thank you for sharing the process.

[@HarryGreen333]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing your gifts. Question about your four baths? The first has ammonium citrate developer (not Potassium Oxalate?). Are you then going to water or do you use phosphoric acid and/or sodium sulfite? Also, could you please show us the final, framed print? Gorgeous!

[@cindybialick1752]

Thank you for showing your method. Please can you explain the construction of the triangular lifting device?

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

This was made by bending bamboo strips with heat. Thin bamboo strips flex, so now we use boards made of hinoki cypress, which is resistant to decay. For the larger sizes, the thin boards are used as they are, with no work done to them. For the smaller sizes, holes were drilled at both ends and bamboo strips were inserted to make handles. instagram.com/p/CSEd2RdBJQO/

[@floriangottsauner-wolf9016]

Dear Mr. Nishimaru, Congratulations to this beautifully performed, clean and condensed process I enjoyed watching. Would you please be so kind and tell me the type or manufacturer of your UV Exposure unit. It seems very versatile, standing upright, with the possibility to place your negative above the paper. Thank you very much.

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

Thank you for your comment. The UV exposure unit I used in this movie was builded by my self.

[@aileenhubbard9638]

Very interesting process, thank you. I am experimenting with chryotype at the moment but it is interesting to know what and how others are printing, I am very interested in types of paper used for hand printing, this looks like a beautiful paper.

[@michaelobrien8219]

this is pure magic

[@TarrelScot]

Thank you for a very instructive video. What advice would you have for how to display such prints made on tissue?

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

I usually book mount the prints for display. How is float mounting, if you use very thin gampi tissue and want to highlight transparency effect?

[@Red-fx7hc]

what a beautiful work!

[@carbo73]

very interesting. I've done some early kallitype trials with kozo and gampi papers. The main problem is that the fibers absorb the emulsion like a sponge. Do you size your paper?

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

Thank you for your question. I don't size papers. I use very thin papers. I think the key is to minimize the amount of sensitizer in the brush.

[@carbo73]

@@MasayukiNishimaru thanks, I will try that

[@carbo73]

@@MasayukiNishimaru Many thanks for the tip. I tried it and worked quite well. Of 4 Japanese papers I tried, 3 worked quite well, but the 4th oddly enough ended with soft, blurry images. Probably the sensitizer soaking the fibers too much.

[@eduardovasquezpastor5850]

Que hermoso la forma en que revela expresa todo el arte por la imagen....

[@FrancescoDabbicco]

Great video! Thank you very much for sharing this printing technic, I am really interested in Washi papers for alternate printing processes, but unluckly here in Italy I have difficult to find them. I have few question for you: first, why are you using a felt mat under the paper? And second, do you know if the Tosa washi platinum pper may be suitable also with silver emulsion or Kallitype (or if you know more washi paper which are good for these technics)?

[@TheClassicShooter]

Hi. Thanks for showing your work. I would like to know how do you back your print for display? As I know Tosa is super thin. How do you avoid the wrinkles? Your input is much appreciated. Best.

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

when drying the print, I stick it to a glass or wood boards to dry flat. If the edges peel off in the proses, you can glue the perimeter with diluted PVAc. I usually use paper corners to mount enough flat prints. If the print is larger than 20x24 inches, I hang it with hinge or backing with some layers japanese papers.

[@TheClassicShooter]

@@MasayukiNishimaru when you applied the Pvac glue , does the print get any wrinkles? I tried the photo mounting tissue but doesn't work. As for the 20x24 size. You said just hinge hanging (float mount) with backing some paper. That mean no glue whatsoever to the final support? Thanks again.

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

I use PVA when drying for avoid to peel off. not for mounting. about baking, I recommend wet mounting like this movie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6mUmJywqspnm9U

[@TheClassicShooter]

@@MasayukiNishimaru greatly Appreciated. Thanks so much for the link. Regards. TT

[@82800022]

Beautiful paper and print! I was wondering if you can tell me the make and model about the UV machine you used in the video? Many thanks!!

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

82800022 Thank you for your comment. The UV machine I use in the video was made by myself.

[@diegoalonsovignon5908]

Amazing video! I have a question! Do you use more drops for that kind of paper or less drops?

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

When using unsized washi, I use 1.5 times the amount of the sensitizer.

[@manuelvigo4918]

Very inspiring to watch your video. Thank you very much ! ( from Spain).

[@305CCK]

Beautiful. Love it.

[@NutsAndMarbles]

First of all, thank you so much for sharing your technique - beautiful work and very inspiring. There are, however, a couple of points I'm confused about: 1. you use a 3-inch Kobayashi brush, coat the paper with 4 slightly overlapping strokes, which should cover a width of about 10-11 inches, and yet, you say the negative is an 8 x 10"... - does the brush shrink that much when wet? (I'm wondering whether to get the 3 or 4 inch brush for a 10x12" negative) 2. I am guessing that your bamboo sticks are about 90 cm long and that you use heat to bend them into triangles - is that correct? Many thanks, Roy

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

1. Yes, the width of 3 inch brush hair is 2.5 inch when wet. You will be able to coat 10x12 with 3 inch brush, if you can coat without overlapping. 2. I made heat bamboo stick to bend. I use japanese cypress stick for large size printing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5THiaRvmdGWrKcm00s Thank you.

[@NutsAndMarbles]

Thank you!

[@tomepperson1]

Do you print on behalf of other photographers as it would be next to impossible to get any of those materials needed for that process here in the Philippines? Btw loving print.

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

I'm not commercial printer. Some printers provide platinum printing service with Japanese tissue. Please contact printers following. www.tamurasyasin.com/ translate.google.co.jp/translate?hl=ja&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tamurasyasin.com%2F ginyudo.com/ translate.google.co.jp/translate?hl=ja&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fginyudo.com%2F

[@Grahamplaysgo]

platinum/palladium printing is something I have wanted to learn for a long time but where can I buy the chemicals in Japan?

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

You can buy chemicals at PGI that I work for. www.pgi.ac/cart/category/c-357_373.html I recommend this workshop. www.tamurasyasin.com/workshop/platinum-palladium/

[@Grahamplaysgo]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

[@justinsvideo]

What is the name of the triangular tool you're using to pull up the paper from the trays? Where can you get one? Thanks!

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

+justinsvideo I made the triangular tool with bamboo. You can use any wood stick.

[@justinsvideo]

+Masayuki Nishimaru I see, thank you. Love this video

[@adamm4926]

Wonderful

[@laurenlentini917]

Thank you!

[@jimmachin566]

Where do you find the unwoven paper used for rolling the print?

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

I usually use non woven sheet made in Japan. You can buy similar non woven sheet at PEL. www.preservationequipment.com/Catalogue/Conservation-Materials/Other-Materials/Bondina

[@jimmachin566]

Thank you!

[@TheEdvinas694]

i wanted to ask what is the solution that you used to developing

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

I use ammonium citrate developer.

[@rakeshnagar1983]

Nishimaru Sama,please let me know where in Tokyo I can find Tosa Washi Paper?? its urgent as my friend is coming she can bring to India.

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

This paper is sold at Photo Gallery International. www.pgi.ac facebook.com/pgishop/posts/1630749623813182:0 If you want to buy other many washi, try Ozu washi. www.ozuwashi.net/english

[@Stop4MotionMakr]

Excuse me I don't know much about the platinum process, in fact I just learnt about it today. Does the paper used in this process have to be purpose made for it? Or can you just use any paper that is heavy enough?

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

***** Thank you for your comment. It is difficult to find fully satisfactory paper for platinum printing.

[@michaelandersen5453]

***** The tissue he is using is not standard print paper for platinum or palladium prints. A book out there by Ian Parker on Amazon is a good way to start. once you have mastered the art then I would say try your hand at tissue.

[@ghandee]

You mean Ian Leake perhaps?

[@omkr0122]

Star Platinum!

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

omkr 01 Thank you!

[@omkr0122]

@@MasayukiNishimaru Anytime!

[@rakeshnagar1983]

Thank you Nishimaru Sama my Tosa washi papers are on the way from Tokyo Just one more question what is the wavelength of UV Tube you are using?? how much NM nano meters ??

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

rakesh nagar Thank you for your purchase. Peak of fluorescent tubes I use is near 360 nanometers. I wish you success.

[@michaelandersen5453]

rakesh nagar do you have the site I could buy some. only place I have found is a place in the UK and nothing in the states. If it means buying from japan that is okay not the first time I have bought material from there

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

Michael Andersen In USA, Paper Connection International, LLC has Tosa Platinum Paper in stock. Please contact Ms. Lauren Sugita. www.paperconnection.com

[@michaelandersen5453]

thank you so very much

[@terrywbreedlove]

So beautiful thank you.

[@markdaniels7795]

Brilliant - thank you

[@andrejesus474]

What brush is that ?

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

André Jesus kobayashi brush shop.inkjetmall.com/Kobayashi

[@NasserAlhameli]

Just great! Thanx

[@BAstudios5]

AWESOME! Thank you :)

[@alianshampoprisioners7056]

beauty...

[@drmikeware]

This is not a platinum print, it is a palladium print. The difference is similar to that between gold and silver.

[@MasayukiNishimaru]

Thank you for pointing that out.

[@NutsAndMarbles]

Hmm, I defer to your knowledge, Mike, since you're a well-respected expert in the field, but wouldn't this qualify as a Pt/Pd mixed approach? After all, he's using the Na2 (i.e. sodium chloroplatinate) method - or would you still insist on it being a strictly Palladium salt method? I ask because this point has always confused me a little...

[@davecasey9281]

Pity you didn't show us the end product. Process amounts to nothing without the product. 10 minutes down the drain. Thanks.

[@marianasegura1786]

Rafael Segura. What is the name of the chemicals for development? Thank you

[@stuartwalker121]

The craftsman picked up one edge and carefully teased the end product up off the willow wood board.