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Horatio Forjohn ( )

Carborundum tint on paper, circa 1935

To make a carborundum tint print, the artist grinds silicon particles and mixes them with glue to make a paste that paints onto the plate. When it dries, the artist applies ink, wipes off the excess, and prints the plate. A different plate is prepared for each color.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
photograph by Gary Andrashko
ISM Accession #: 1943.15/909.22

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