Category Archives: Casemaking

Laser Engraved / Etched Moleskine Notebooks

When you’re engaged in something as arcane as making daguerreotypes it’s important to keep notes. I always have one of my little notebooks with me so that I can jot down the UV reading, EV reading, and other information about … Continue reading

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Ruminations on Safely Sealing Daguerreotypes

I have had the opportunity recently to purposefully “age” some daguerreotypes for a client.  I will elaborate more on this process in the future but I’d like to share some related information about daguerreotype protection.  The surface of a daguerreotype … Continue reading

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Two Daguerreotypes Developing

Well it’s 10:00AM and I have two daguerreotypes already developing outside.  Here’s hoping that I didn’t screw up the exposures. I’m going to the ShopBot Tools open house in a minute.  I’m curious to see what a proper CNC machine … Continue reading

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Daguerreotype Discussion Forum

Jon Lewis has created an online forum for the discussion of all things daguerreotype. The forum isn’t just for practicing daguerreotypists but is geared for the discussion of collecting, preservation, case making, etc. Go check it out! -Jonathan

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How to make brass mats for daguerreotypes, tintypes, ambrotypes, and more

I’ve said time and time again that one of the hardest things about making Daguerreotypes is the creation or otherwise location of critical tools, supplies, and equipment to deliver a quality product. Though I have alternative, modern ideas for casing … Continue reading

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