The cyanotype is a great way to get started with alternative process, to help beginners figuring out the right exposure time – since they’re different dependent on your climate or where you are based – we are now doing a Cyanotype survey.
Email your experiences to us. Thank you!
Your help is appreciated by many! Thank you.
1. How long and how do you print / expose your cyanotypes to UV light?
Please state which UV lightsource you’re using, a lightbox, a tanning unit, the sun:
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If using the sun, please give the country or city/state you’re in, and times for:
– Summer morning:
– Summer midday:
– Summer afternoon:
– Winter morning:
– Winter midday:
– Winter afternoon:
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Which type of negative do you use for these exposure times? Transparency, paper.
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2. Do you tone your cyanotypes? If so, what do you use for toning?
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3. Do you have a good supplier for cyanotype chemcials you can recommend?
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Any other cyanotype printing tips or experiences you’d like to share?
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If you would like to remain anonymous, please let me know, otherwise you’ll get a credit for supplying the info.
Email your answers to us.
The result can be seen here shortly. That’s it!
Many thanks.
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