I’m working on a project for an artist where he is looking for an image etched into paper.
HOWEVER.
He wants slight scorching…not crispy…but definitely evidence of scorch…
Currently working with 1000 speed, 15 power and 225 dpi.
Any suggestions would be immensely helpful because as always, tight deadline! His show opens next friday and he wants 30 prints. Each takes about 2 hours with the current settings.
I think @deirdrebeth has the winning idea – both easy and safe! Increasing char (burn) on paper is sooo close to crossing that thin line from engraving to conflagration… Either way, never leave your GF unattended when working with paper! YMMV, of course.
you might even have more luck with some “char” by using uncoated paper with a little more “tooth” on it, like a watercolor paper. not sure how smooth that rose quartz metallic paper is, or whether it’s coated. but an uncoated, rougher paper would probably retain a little more of the smoke than a smoother paper would.