Ray Harris gives an overview of the cyanotype process and his interpretation of blues and shares his cyanotype process. Writer…
Don Nelson has been actively pursuing alternative photographic processes since 1983. He now shares his knowledge in the new book…
by Malin Fabbri The second book in the series from World Anthotype Day Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 2 – The…
Gabriele Coassin shares his experiments in the ecological-biological development of black-white films, the results of a two-year long experiment. Writer…
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
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
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
“Man’s Best Friend” by Chris G Smith
Country: Hull, UK
Parts used: Currant and petals
Amount: Handful of black currants and petals from 2 roses
Extracted by: Mortar
Thinner: Isopropyl alcohol
Application: Brushing
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“Noria and the sea” by Sara Olivia Fuentes
Country: Los Ángeles, Chile
Parts used: Stem, leaves
Amount: Handful for each print
Extracted by: Mortar
Thinner: Medical alcohol
Application: Cotton swabs
“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
“Summer Hope” by Hafsah Virk
Country: Lebach, Germany
Parts used: Turmeric powder
Amount: 3 tablespoons
Extracted by: Cooking
Thinner: Vodka (37.5% alcohol), spirits (99%)
Application: Brushing
“Hope there will be sun” by Ikram Bejghate
Country: Trier, Germany
Parts used: Leaves and powder
Amount: 1 tablespoon of curcuma, 1⁄2 tablespoon paprika, 4 leaves of pink carnation, 4 leaves of African tulip tree
Extracted by: Mixing, cooking
Thinner: Spiritus (99% alcohol)
Application: Brushing
“Diana’s Flowers” Donna Moore
Country: Blaine, Tennessee, USA
Parts used: Petals
Amount: Handful for each print
Extracted by: Mortar
Thinner: Isopropyl alcohol
Application: Brushing
“Northern Maidenhair Fern” by Richard Ray
Country: Vancouver, Washington, USA
Parts used: Berries, seeds
Amount: About ½ cup ground berries per print
Extracted by: Handheld electric blender
Thinner: 4 ounces distilled water, 2 ounces vodka
Application: Brushing
“Cabernet Sauvignon” by Syl Arena
Country: USA
Parts used: Cheap wine, straight from the bottle
Amount: Uncertain: prepared several sheets over multiple days and discarded the last remaining bit
Application: Soaked in shallow tray of wine for several minutes, drained, dried horizontally
“Barbie Teddy Fashion Fun” by Francis Schanberger
Country: Dayton, Ohio, USA
Parts used: Hull of the black walnut
Amount: 250 mL
Extracted by: Soaking in water with added iron, rusty nails
Thinner: Tap water
Application: Brushing
“Geranium 3” by Michael Barath
Country: USA
Parts used: Powdered spice
Amount: 1 tablespoon
Thinner: Isopropyl alcohol 91%
Application: Brushing
“Caroline at the mirror” by Natasha Guy
Country: Paris, France
Parts used: Leaves and stems
Amount: Several handfuls
Extracted by: Blender
Thinner: Vodka
Application: Brushing with a sponge brush
“Perilous Branch (White Flag pt.1)” by Ayo Varillas
Country: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Parts used: Leaves of the spinach and fruit flesh of the pepper
Amount: Two handfuls of spinach and two whole peppers
Extracted by: Blender
Thinner: Cheap vodka
Application: Brushing
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