I went out the other day to try a batch of tutti fruitti collodion. This is the remnants from the pour off bottle that is then thinned out. I found a recipe for Po boy colloidian, and thought I’d give it a try.
Po boy , unlike regular collodion mixes, does not use ether, but relies solely on denatured alcohol as its solvent. I was eager to try as this would be simple for mixing on the road.
The first pour was disappointing. I could tell by looking at it that the water content was too high. It seemed to do ok in the bath, but still not impressed with it.
The second plate was much the same. I also noticed the plate dried fast after pouring. It was warm out, and I had the plates exposed to the sun. Hot before I even started. I’ll make a note to keep them in the shade.
Though not happy with the results I will give it another try in the future.
Webster’s Wet Plate 
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