Fun with Flexichrome-1952 Topps Baseball
Hello All! I have put both oars in the water on a cool project. As many know, 1952 Topps cards can be mesmerizing to look at. There's a vibe that is so alluring.
1952 Topps may be the first card set to use the Flexichrome process, along with some airbrushing.
1953s were printed from actual paintings, but the rest of the pre-57 sets were actual photos that were colorized and then RECOLORED with a process called Flexichrome. I got my hands on this and it's easier than photoshop but waaaay more expensive.
The results, however, are astounding. It's literally like making authentic 1952s in my workroom. I touched on the process in the Elston Howard thread, but figured I'd open up a thread so we can share knowledge and ideas.
I'll post some art tomorrow.
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