[alt-photo] Re: canson and cyanotype

[Jim Larimer]

I have used Canson Montval 140 lb CP for gum over cyanotype almost
exclusively for 5 years. I also will occasionally use the Canson Montval
124 lb Rough for some very interesting effects. Both of these Canson
products are very economical. I also might add that I have rarely taken the
time and trouble to size this paper, but when I do, I will use a coat of
Gamblin PVA prior to the last layer of black.
Jim L

On Fri, Mar 2, 2012 at 12:35 PM, Charles Ryberg <cryberg at comcast.net> wrote:

> At least in the U.S. there is a very cheap Canson watercolor pad called
> XL. It is 9 x 12 inches and 140 LB weight.  Cold Press.  I forget the exact
> price but 50 sheets are less than $10 and it is widely available.  It makes
> excellent cyanotypes without the fuss of citric acid (at least with
> Portland Oregon's water.  Doesn't work for gum and I have not done any
> other process.
>
> Charles   Portland Oregon
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