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You are so on
target! With the recent discussions on color modifiers, I have never found one,
natural or synthetic, that did not degrade the cyanotype image. Have you?
Joachim
You can use almost any paper for cyanotype except for
buffered papers. Buffered papers
contain an alkali which is put into the
paper to neutralize acids. Unfortunatly these substances
also bleach
cyanotypes. I used to use a lot of Rives BFK for cyanotypes. It is a cold
press paper and has a lot of texture. I was told that it is buffered but this
is a myth. It is not. A hot press paper will
give you a nice print if you
want to show detail.
Cyanotype can be printed on organic fabrics such as
cotton and silk as well as some smooth finished wood and unglazed ceramics In
short, anything that will absorb the sensitizer.
There are those who look
down thier nose at cyanotype but, in my opinion, it has a range which
is
very close to that of platinum.
BTW cyanotype can be toned to achieve
colors other that blue and white.
Good luck with your work and welcome
to alternative process printing.
Bob Schramm
Check out my web
page at: http://www.SchrammStudio.com
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:38:48 +0000
From:
scienceman200@comcast.net
To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
Subject:
Hello,
I am just starting in
cyanotypes and i was wondering what paper is the best to buy(for a
beginner) Thanks
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