[alt-photo] Re: cyanotype and brushes?

[Trevor Cunningham]

I've added some images to that cyanotype section of a page which remains 
in development. My biggest problem right now is controlling how evenly 
the emulsion is spread. I'm using foam brushes (I know them as brushes 
used for wood stain) because I can't find a quality brush to save my 
life here. However, the problem with these is controlling the amount of 
solution that gets on the page. I have a series of brushes to remove the 
excess...this does the trick, in part, and produces interesting 
inconsistencies in the prints, however I'm seeking greater consistency. 
Can anyone recommend a good brush? I've used hake before and those just 
slopped solution everywhere...wasn't very impressed (I found foam better 
for some reason). I remember someone on this list speaking of something 
along the lines of a squeegee (I know glass rod is a bust for me). 
Ideas? Has anyone ever tried make-up sponges? The growing collection is 
here: http://www.chalkfoto.com/Cyanotype/