[alt-photo] Re: UV light for cyanotypes

[Robert Hall]

I didn't see that on in particular, but I see one there for $180 which
looks like it would work for $180. I would strongly consider making a
curtain for it to block the UV from your eyes and exposed skin,
however.

Anyone care to chime in?

Robert Hall
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On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 8:16 AM, Sarah McKemie <mckemie_sarah at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I am a traditional printer and am just starting to scrape the surface of alt. process.
> I teach a intro and advanced darkroom class at a community college and would like to try doing cyanotype's with my adv. class.
> To give them (and myself) an introduction to cyanotypes.
> However, our class is at night,  so I will need a uv source.
>
>
> I do not feel confident to make one with wiring, etc. Nor do I have time right now.
> I would like to buy something affordable.
> In Christopher James, Alternative Processes book, he recommends "1000-Watt Metal Halide Maximizer Grow Light System", from www.hydroponics.net, and he says it is about $250.  Would this be my best affodrable bet, or is something cheaper?
>
> Do you have any ideas?
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