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Dale WilsonDebunking the Myth on Denatured Alcohol north of the 49th
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Dale WilsonEmotions and opinion run the gamut when it comes to utilizing denatured alcohol within the collodion process. Some suggest it should be avoided at all cost while others report you can pour with confidence. Both opinions have merit. The first realization must be the understanding that the majority of collodion photographers today gain their information from social media channels originating in the United States of America. Therein lies the crux of the issue: what holds true in the good ole US of A may not be compatible with other countries, and most likely isn’t. Most countries have liquor/spirits legislation that...
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Dale WilsonMUSINGS FROM THE ETHER: DOES SIZE MATTER?
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Dale WilsonIn our continuing search of discovering all things collodion, we have been bombarded with the self-induced question: Does size matter?
The long-and-short of it is yes, and no.
MUSINGS FROM THE ETHER: IS COLLODION RIGHT FOR ME?
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Dale Wilsonwet plate photography is little different than digital captures, or E6 and C41 processes. Collodion at its very core is little more than another tool within the photographer’s tool chest from which to communicate a predetermined message.