ABSTRACT
Carbon transfer requires a working environment similar to other handmade processes. Planning their space and equipment with carbon transfer in mind will make printing simpler and be a help as carbon printers expand the size, type, and number of prints they make. In general, carbon requires three kinds of workspaces, a wet area, a drying area, and a printing area. These spaces are functionally distinct but may be simply a reconfiguration of the same physical space. Most climate-controlled spaces should have adequate temperature and humidity control. Carbon printing also involves tissue manufacture and, for many printers, sizing art papers with gelatin. These materials dry more slowly in humid environments. If the tissue cannot be used immediately after drying it should be placed in a plastic bag and stored at room temperature for up to 12–24 hours. Tissue can also be frozen and stored for many weeks or months with no change in printing characteristics.
