Publisher's Synopsis
A Guide to Collodio-Etching is a book written by Benjamin Hartley in 1881. The book is a comprehensive guide to the process of collodio-etching, an early photographic printing technique that was popular in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed overview of the process, including the materials and equipment needed, as well as step-by-step instructions for creating collodio-etchings.Hartley begins the book by discussing the history of collodio-etching and its development as a photographic process. He then goes on to describe the materials and equipment needed for the process, including the collodion solution, etching bath, and printing paper. He also provides detailed instructions for preparing the collodion solution and preparing the printing paper.The book then moves on to the actual process of creating collodio-etchings, beginning with the preparation of the plate and the application of the collodion solution. Hartley provides detailed instructions for exposing the plate, developing it, and etching it to create the final image. He also discusses various techniques for manipulating the image during the etching process, including the use of stop-out varnish and selective etching.Throughout the book, Hartley provides numerous examples of collodio-etchings, along with detailed explanations of the techniques used to create them. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a list of suppliers of materials and equipment for collodio-etching.Overall, A Guide to Collodio-Etching is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of photography or in the process of collodio-etching. Hartley's clear and detailed instructions, combined with his extensive knowledge of the process, make this book an essential reference for anyone looking to explore this fascinating photographic technique.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
