Cyanotypes toned using avocado

Cyanotype Toning with Avocado Stones

Clive Pigott tries out Annette Golaz’s recipe for toning cyanotypes with avocado. The original recipe can be found in Annette Golaz’s book Cyanotype Toning alongside many other recipes. Writer and photography / Clive Pigott I was first introduced to alternative and historical printing techniques back in the early 90’s, when I was in my late 20’s. I had picked up an anniversary copy of the British Journal of Photography which … Read more

The True Inverted Digital Negative Figure 7

The True Inverted Digital Negative

John Riches at TruNeg has a method using mathematics to fix the failure of the inverted image to make a workable negative. If nothing else, a great lesson in how digital negative works. Writer and photography / John Riches at TruNeg Disclaimer: Please note this product is for sale. We do not get any kickback from this article, and we have not tested the spreadsheet. The article contains enough information … Read more

Academic wall planner 2023-2024

Back to School? Academic 2023-2024 wall planner in Anna Atkins style

Anna Atkins tribute planners featuring 60 beautiful cyanotypes in honour of Anna Atkins. This year we ran an Anna Atkins tribute event and 90+ artists sent in cyanotypes. 60 were selected. If you are looking for the calendar, it’s here or the journal here.   Anna Atkins tribute planners 2024 wall planner The Anna Atkins tribute planner 2024 is a yearly wall planner for you to hang on your wall … Read more

The Entries for World Anthotype Day 2023

World Anthotype Day 2023 – the video

See all the wonderful artists from World Anthotype Day 2023! Go to the gallery to see the names: 👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/gallery/gallery-by-process/world-anthotype-day-2023-gallery/ Or in the database here: 👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/anthotype-encyclopedia/anthotype-database-all-emulsions/ Subscribe to our newsletter to get notified next time: 👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/become-a-member/newsletter/

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) anthotype by Andy Schmitt

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) anthotype by Andy Schmitt

“Summer” by Andy Schmitt
Country: Plainsboro, NJ, USA
Parts used: Turmeric powder
Amount: 3 oz powder in 6 oz liquid
Extracted by: Shaking, then left to settle: gives a saturated solution
Thinner: Denatured ethyl alcohol
Application: Brushing

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