# The Wet Print

> Specialist in Carbon Transfer Prints


## Pages

- [Refund and Returns Policy](https://thewetprint.com/refund_returns/): Refunds The refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, I can’t offer you a full refund or exchange.   To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.   Once your return is received and inspected, the refund will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days. Shipping returns You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your […]
- [My Account](https://thewetprint.com/my-account/): Dashboard Orders Downloads Addresses Payment methods Account Details Logout Hello Wet Print Carbon Printer (not Wet Print Carbon Printer? Log out) From your account dashboard you can view your recent orders, manage your shipping and billing addresses, and edit your password and account details.
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- [Carbon Transfer Printing](https://thewetprint.com/carbon-transfer-printing/): Making a Carbon Transfer Print There are 10 main steps in making a carbon transfer print. Here is a quick version of what goes into making a single photograph. 1. Sizing the paper2. Making the photographic emulsion3. Making the temporary support4. Printing the negatives5. Exposing the negatives6. Transferring the emulsion to a temporary support7. Developing the carbon print8. Transferring the image to a temporary paper support9. Transferring the image to a final paper support10. Clearing the carbon print The Paper: When it takes hours or days to make a single carbon transfer print it’s best to work with the highest […]
- [Calibration eBook](https://thewetprint.com/digital-workshops/): Calibration for Alternative Photographic Processes PDF Introduction in English PDF Introducción en Español PDF中文介绍 Введение в PDF на русском языке Purchase for 60 euros Digital Workshops PDF GuidesThis series is split into four guides. In order, they are: Getting the Right Density, Linearization, Tonal Separations, and Printing in Color. Total length of the series is 291 pages. VideosApart from the four guides, there are several videos that cover the digital parts of the process. The videos are titled, Calculating Exposure Times, Linearization, Making a Proofing Station, Split Tones, Making an ICC Profile, and Preparing an Image to Print. The information […]
- [About](https://thewetprint.com/about-the-wet-print/): About The Wet Print The Wet Print is a carbon transfer printing service as well as an educational resource and store for alternative process printing. My name is Calvin Grier. I started The Wet Print back in 2015 with the idea of creating a carbon transfer printing service for photographers. It quickly became apparent there was a large interest in learning the process. So I started giving workshops in The Wet Print studio in Valencia, Spain and have since then taught over one hundred artists from 34 countries. Besides making prints and teaching, I have a great interest in research. […]
- [Workshops](https://thewetprint.com/carbon-transfer-workshops/): WORKSHOPS WHO Groups of four people. Since there is so much information to cover about advanced carbon practices, it is recommended that workshop attendees have some experience printing in carbon or have an extensive background in alternative processes. WHAT A 10 day workshop ending in you being able to make multilayer double transfer carbon prints, and understanding important concepts about that process that will allow you to create your own methods to suit your own needs. WHERE In the Wet Print Studio in beautiful Valencia, Spain. See the studio WHEN Right now all workshops are booked for 2023, but sometimes […]
- [Resources](https://thewetprint.com/resources/): Calibration eBook Gum Printing eBook SCTV Curve Creator DAS Sensitizer Imagesetter Negatives Pigments Gelatin Calibration eBook Calibration for Alternative Photographic Processes  PDF Introduction in EnglishPDF Introducción en EspañolPDF中文介绍Введение в PDF на русском языкеPurchase The Complete Series 59.95 euros  Digital Workshops PDF Guides This series is split into four guides. In order, they are: Getting the Right Density, Linearization, Tonal Separations, and Printing in Color. Total length of the series is 291 pages. VideosApart from the four guides, there are several videos that cover the digital parts of the process. The videos are titled, Calculating Exposure Times, Linearization, Making a Proofing Station, Split Tones, Making an ICC Profile, and Preparing an […]
- [DAS for Carbon Printing CAS 2718-90-3](https://thewetprint.com/das-for-carbon-printing/): DAS for Carbon Printing CAS 2718-90-3 https://youtu.be/e0K9_CXrOLo?feature=shared What is DAS? DAS is often used as a photosensitizer with various proteins and polymers in alternative photographic processes. In carbon transfer printing, DAS makes the gelatin sensitive to UV light and allows for the creation of a photographic image. DAS (sometimes DAZST-Na) is short for Disodium 4,4’-diazidostilbene-2,2’-disulfonate tetrahydrate (CAS 2718-90-3). That’s not easy to pronounce, but let’s break it down to understand how this reagent helps create a carbon transfer print. At the base of the molecule is a stilbene dye (stilbenes are eco-friendly and can be found in wine, berries, and other plants). […]
- [LEARN GUM PRINTING](https://thewetprint.com/gum/): Technical Guide to Gum Printing I am researching full time for the second edition of The Technical Guide to Gum Printing. It will include more information on non-toxic printing methods, direct carbon printing, other processes, and working with inkjet or analog negatives. Those who have purchased the first edition will get a free download link when the second edition is published. Purchase the book for 60€ Download the free introduction What is This Book? This book includes detailed step-by-step instructions on how to use the gum process to make prints like those shown below. More importantly, we will take a […]
- [Curve](https://thewetprint.com/curve/)
- [Consulting](https://thewetprint.com/consulting/): Consulting If you are running into a problem with carbon printing, chances are I have had the same issue and I probably know how to fix it. While problem solving can be a fun challenge at times, it’s also time consuming and expensive. If you need help, send me an email. If it’s a simple problem with a quick answer, I’ll just reply to the email. If the problem is more complicated, we can set up a time to video chat and I’ll explain why the problem is happening and how to fix it. 
- [Calibration](https://thewetprint.com/calibration-2/): Calibration I can help with any calibration steps you need. The most common situation is you don’t have a spectrophotometer or CMYK profiling software. All you need to do is print a chart I send you, send it back to me, and I send you a profile. I can also help with making black and white linearization curves. Just contact me at calvin.grier@gmail.com with your requirements, and I’ll let you know the cost.  
- [Pigment Grinding](https://thewetprint.com/pigment-grinding/): Pigment Grinding Pigment Grinding I use a high energy planetary ball with with yttria-stabilized zirconia balls to offer very fine grinds and dispersions of pigments with low contamination. Nano-dispersions are possible with some pigments with the use of 0.1mm grinding balls and the most advanced dispersing agents. Contact me for more information and pricing. For any queries Contact Us
- [Imagesetter Negatives](https://thewetprint.com/imagesetter-negatives/): Imagesetter Negatives To make an alternative process print from a digital file, one has to make a transparency, usually a negative. The most common method is to use an inkjet printer, but an imagesetter offers a much higher quality option. How are inkjet negatives made? Dots of ink are sprayed onto a transparent film. How are imagesetter negative made? An extremely precise laser exposes a high contrast silver based film, which is then developed, fixed, washed, and dried just like a traditional analog negative. Advantages of an Inkjet NegativeCheap- 2000 euros for a printer, about 12 euros per m2 for […]
- [GELATIN](https://thewetprint.com/gelatin/): Gelatin “What bloom gelatin to you use?” That’s the first and usually only thing I ever get asked about gelatin, but it also happens to be one of the least important aspects in choosing a quality gelatin for carbon printing. In order of most important to least important, here are the things to look for in a quality gelatin for carbon printing. 1: Staining In the photo above you will see the middle gelatin caused the pigment to stain the paper. Instead of looking like the print on the left below with clean whites, if a staining gelatin is used […]
- [Pigments](https://thewetprint.com/pigments/): Pigments Alternative photographic processes are often very difficult and choosing the wrong pigments can add to the frustration. Ideally each ink, dispersion, and paint would be tested for: staining, transparency, pigment loading, quality of the dispersion, mixability, sedimentation, toxicity, lightfastness, chroma, and for other defects they can cause. This is a hefty financial burden and takes a considerable amount of time. Below are descriptions of the tests I have conducted to find dispersions that work best with the carbon transfer process, but they will also work very well with other alternative processes and artistic ventures.    Testing, testing, and more […]
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- [Contact](https://thewetprint.com/contact-2/): Get In Touch +34 672 265 500 calvin.grier@gmail.com Calle Cronista Uriel, Llíria, 46160 Valencia, Spain
- [Home](https://thewetprint.com/): Your Carbon & Alternative ProcessPrinting Resource Carbon Transfer Printing Workshops Online Store Calibration Guide Carbon Transfer Printing Color Color carbon prints are usually made with cyan, magenta, yellow and black pigments, but most prints also incorporate an iron oxide layer of pigment for greater subtly in skin tones and landscapes. Orange, green, red, or violet pigments can also be used to increase the gamut. All prints are made with tonal separations, which translates into using 8-14 negatives to make a print. Black And White Black and white carbon prints can come in just about any tone and texture. I can […]
- [BLOG](https://thewetprint.com/blog/): Staining Test Preventing staining is crucial to achieve clean whites. Although using a plastic temporary support will minimize pigment staining compared to direct transfer onto paper, it doesn’t always prevent it entirely. What I wanted to test is whether the use of surfactants, especially dispersants and defoamers have an effect on staining.   I made five tissues […] Hello world! Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! See all our news
- [PRICES](https://thewetprint.com/prices/): Print Prices and Pre-Order Size of Printed Area in cm L Max. 60 W Max. 80 Base Price –   BW You have the choice of just about any tone imaginable. Standard tones, like warm, neutral, sepia, and selenium come at no extra cost. If you need a custom tone, the cost is 150 euros for calibrating. BW Split Tone The first print includes a 300 euro fee for calibration. Color CMYK+Iron Oxide For color, this is what I choose 90% of the time. It’s perfect for portraits and landscapes that don’t have overly saturated colors. The extra iron oxide […]
- [SERVICES](https://thewetprint.com/services/): Carbon Prints [spacer height=”10px”] Platinum Prints

## Products

- [Carbon Transfer Printing with Inkjet Negatives eBook](https://thewetprint.com/product/carbon-printing-with-inkjet-negatives/): This is the eBook that goes with this video.
- [Technical Guide to Gum Printing](https://thewetprint.com/product/technical-guide-to-gum-printing/): This eBook covers many technical aspects of gum printing. If you purchase this edition, you will automatically receive the updated version once it is finished.
- [Calibration eBook](https://thewetprint.com/product/calibration-ebook/): Calibration for Alternative Photographic Processes. This eBook is geared towards pigment based processes, and using halftone negatives, but it is very useful for any process. After payment you will receive two links to download the eBook, files, and videos.
- [DAS For Carbon Printing CAS 2718-90-3](https://thewetprint.com/product/das-for-carbon-printing/): In 2023 I organized a group order of DAS to have a custom batch of 160kg manufactured. Since most carbon printers bought a lifetime supply, it's unlikely there will be enough interest to repeat this for a long time, but maybe I'm wrong. Send me an email to be placed on a mailing list for the next group order.    4,4'-Diazidostilbene-2,2'-disulfonic Acid Disodium Salt Tetrahydrate CAS 2718-90-3, also known as DAS, is used as a less toxic alternative to dichromate in carbon, collotype, photogravure, casien, and PVA printing. Click here for more information about DAS.
- [Color Pastes](https://thewetprint.com/product/color-pastes/): The Wet Print Color Pastes Alternative photographic processes are often very difficult and choosing the wrong pigments can add to the frustration. Ideally each ink, dispersion, and paint would be tested for: staining, transparency, pigment loading, quality of the dispersion, mixability, sedimentation, toxicity, lightfastness, chroma, and for other defects they can cause. This is a hefty financial burden and takes a considerable amount of time. Below are descriptions of the tests I have conducted to find dispersions that work best with the carbon transfer and gum bichromate processes, but they will also work very well with other alternative processes and […]
- [Untreated Clear Polyester Film](https://thewetprint.com/product/polyester/): This is an untreated polyester film, perfect for use as a temporary support in carbon printing.  Thickness is 175 microns (7 mil)
- [Filters](https://thewetprint.com/product/filters/)


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