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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanotype Cyanotype] is a printing process that involves chemically treating a medium with photosensitive chemicals which, when exposed to UV light (e.g. the sun) react to deposit prussian blue pigment on the medium. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanotype Cyanotype] is a printing process that involves chemically treating a medium with photosensitive chemicals which, when exposed to UV light (e.g. the sun) react to deposit prussian blue pigment on the medium. | ||
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== Drew's kit == | == Drew's kit == |
Revision as of 13:43, 5 February 2022
Cyanotype is a printing process that involves chemically treating a medium with photosensitive chemicals which, when exposed to UV light (e.g. the sun) react to deposit prussian blue pigment on the medium.
Drew's kit
ddevault has purchased a Cyanotype kit which is in the dirty room. Since this involves the use of hazardous chemicals, please speak to Drew before messing with it.
Have:
- Ferric amonium oxalate solution
- Citric acid
- Heavy-duty art paper which can take a few washings
- Laserprint-compatible transparencies
- Sponge applicator brush and a suitable syringe
- A glass applicator rod
- PPE (chemical respirator mask & disposable gloves)
Needs/wants:
- A better washing tray
- A better drying solution
- More PPE so others can get involved
- To convince the printer to print in better quality on my transparencies
- More sunlight in this bloody swamp country
Maybes:
- UV light source for the dirty room
- Toning supplies