Process
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So the construction of this book has been put off until yesterday as I have been having a difficult time deciding on what it should even look like. I have been sketching ideas on notebook paper and nothing has really felt right. In the past few days I have been researching tintypes. I love the look of tin type. There is an element that feels as though you can touch the subject in a good tintype. Almost a 3d effect. I had wanted to try to simulate miniature portraits photographically, but that didn’t feel right either. I looked into tintype process and it is expensive and requires a lot of practice, not to mention how dangerous the chemicals. So then I looked into making faux tintypes. Most of the digital examples of faux tintype effects I viewed seemed cheesy. Then I stumbled across a blog that mentioned printing onto transparencies and adhering them to foil, foil tape or mylar.
Here is a link to the basic instructions. I found that spray adhesive works much better than Mod Podge or Elmers, however, the white adhesives make a lot of artifacts that can be pretty cool but requires long drying time.
http://www.ehow.com/how_10066671_make-faux-tintype.html
After doing tests with different glues I did some more tests after I found I liked the spray adhesive. I used glass with the back painted gold and silver. The glass made the images very 3d and way too blurry.
I used the dull side of foil. One sheet painted gold and one unpainted. I printed images in color and in black and white onto a transparency and glued them to the foils. I rolled them with a rolling pin and let them dry.
I recently found these fantastic toaster oven guts (the pans) at Goodwill. They are aluminum and scratched and dulled. Inspired by tintypes I bought them thinking they would be great for faux tintypes. I plan to use them and I am holding off on a test mount until I can find some more lovely aluminum toaster oven pans. Foil is the back up plan if the result is not as lovely as the foil. In person the foil mount tests are warm and rich, and the color prints are gem toned. I love them.
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This was such a fascinating read—thank you for sharing your experimentation process in such detail. The way you explored materials, from glass to foil to those found toaster oven pans, really captures the spirit of hands-on creativity that feels both vintage and inventive at the same time.
I especially appreciate your notes on spray adhesive versus white glues. That insight alone could save hours for anyone trying to replicate the faux tintype look without dealing with hazardous chemicals. The idea of printing on transparencies and adhering to foil has such strong visual and tactile potential—I’m already imagining how that gem-toned effect would translate in real life.
On a similar note, I’ve recently been exploring how photographic textures and vintage print aesthetics can carry over into shirt design. One of our parody designs at NookTee was actually inspired by antique labeling and distressed metal signage—it’s interesting how these visual languages overlap across formats.
Looking forward to seeing your final results once you’re able to share images!
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Actually, foil is not recommended for some of the toaster ovens. It would be better to read the instruction and warnings before using foil in the toaster oven since it causes safety issues in the past years.
You’ve put a lot of consideration into your book, it shows in this procedural description. I love the look of tintype, I’m really excited for your final product!
I’m also excited to see what you’ll actually be putting in the book, I feel like we haven’t seen much of it yet this quarter!
Kitty, this sounds amazing! I had to research what a tintype was exactly – and it sounds like a big project to take on, but one that will be rewarding and a great way to wrap up your project. I look forward to seeing your work on Thursday!
Kitty,
I too love the look of tintypes, but have been far too intimidated to even look into making them for real. It is so cool that you’ve figured out a way to replicate the look without the danger or the cost! I know you’ve been pretty stressed out about how to finish your project and put everything together, but I know what you produce will be brilliant, as always. Can’t wait to see your faux tintypes and the results of all the the time and thought you’ve put into your work this quarter.
I am so glad you are putting so much thought into the construction of your book. You have been really involved with your project all quarter and I am looking forward to seeing the finished project.
I have also had best results with the spray adhesive, in my opinion its the best route to go. Good luck and happy book making!