Tintype Class Supplies

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Tintype Supply List

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Painted white copper 8¼ x 6 or 12 inches I would suggest 24gauge
TinType Transfer Print Pre-printed paper.
Small sheets $4.95
L
arge sheets $8.95
1 print will fit on the smaller size copper if laid out carefully
Blank paper 15 Sheets 8½  X 11 Use laser printer and flip image
3M blue polish paper Comes in the blank paper pack.
$1 per single sheet
Helps remove paper from transfer. Usable for about 20 transfers but can be cut in half
Sanding sponge Cleans up copper before LOS $2cut in fourths Better than steel wool
LOS gel (Liver of Sulphur) Doesn’t have to be used but will give the appearance of an original Tintype Dissolve a fork full in 1 cup water (smelly). Only good for about an hour.  Gel is the only format that is stable and has a shelf life.
Spray Sealer Not necessary but will give the appearance (gloss) of an original tintype. Appox. $20 Online brand not available at this time, have substitute or you may have some in you stash.
Tim Holtz Distress Pads Walnut ink and lighter color such as Linen, Old Paper, or Tea Dye Brightens color and fades away paper remaining.  Only use after LOS as water soluble.
Sanding File Acrylic nail file black Removes white paint (only necessary if wanting the original tintype look.)
Golden soft gel Gloss or Matte work the same for transfer although I usually use gloss I find this to be the best consistency, can be thinned with water as it thickens.
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Shallow bowl For soaking paper off metal
Paper towels
Baby Wipes

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