Turmeric (Curcuma longa) anthotype by Laura Albornoz

“Hands” by Laura Albornoz
Country: Argentina
Parts used: Powder
Application: Brushing
Exposure time: 12 hours
Month, season and year: July, winter, 2021
Substrate: Watercolour paper
Contrast of final print: ** (Medium)

Amount: 2 tablespoons
Extracted using: Powder dissolved in alcohol and filtered through a cloth
Thinner: Alcohol
Layers: 5
Used to create image: Laser printed OHP positive

Challenges or observations:
The anthotype I got first had light yellow tones and low contrast, so after exposure I brushed the paper with water + baking soda (2 tablespoons into a cup of water). Finally I got strong orange tones, better contrast and more details. Very happy with the result.

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