Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

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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Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) anthotype by CB Campbell

Sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) anthotype by CB Campbell

“Cherries from Cherries” by CB Campbell
Country: Thunder Bay, Canada
Parts used: Fruit, pitted
Amount: Juice from 5-7 cherries per print
Extracted by: Mortar
Thinner: Thinned and stabilized with a few drops of lime juice and rubbing alcohol
Application: Brush

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Hibiscus (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) anthotype by Ronald D. Butler

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) anthotype by Ronald D. Butler

“Trinity” by Ronald D. Butler
Country: New York City, NY, USA
Parts used: Dried flowers
Amount: Large handful placed in a mason Jar
Extracted by: Soaking while stored in a refrigerator for 48 hours, occasionally shaking the mixture
Thinner: 10 oz of Everclear 190 proof grain alcohol
Application: Brushing

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