[alt-photo] Re: UV light for cyanotypes

[Mary]

Also, this doesn't require 220v as one of the other suggestions does. If 
that's an issue.....
Mary

On 2/22/2012 12:58 PM, gumprint at gmail.com wrote:
> Sarah,
>
> I have seen this used for cyanotype and van dyke from Amazon:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/CalSun-Facial-Tanning-Lamp-Tanner/dp/B001BH0A1A/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329940372&sr=8-1-spell
>
> Use it face down. You may have to adjust the distance from the print to the
> unit if direct contact is too close and causes stripes.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Carole
>
> On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 10:16 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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