“#1” by Mary Brockson
Country: Wilmington Delaware, USA
Parts used: Seeds
Amount: 5 g
Extracted by: Ground in spice grinder and strained
Thinner: 2 tablespoons isopropyl alcohol 70%
Application: Brushing
Layers: 2
Substrate: Watercolour paper, 300 gsm
Created with: Photogram of leafy branch
Exposure: 8 hours, July 4, 2023 summer
Contrast: ✿✿✿ (High)
Challenges or observations: Faster result than expected
Additional information or observations: Thinning in water had no effect; tinting on paper had a moderate effect on 100% cotton (quilting weight) fabric which was dipped and soaked for 30 minutes. Brushing without straining resulted in a darker print, but a dirtier background that might be fixed by longer exposure.
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Annatto seed of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana) anthotype by Mary Brockson
This anthotype is part of World Anthotype Day
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