[alt-photo] new cyanotype and paper question

[Chris]

Any thoughts on un-buffering the paper first?


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>Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2012 17:55:37 -0500
>From: Dianna Rust <diannajrust at gmail.com>
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>I know this seems to have come up a lot , especially recently, but I don't recall seeing any mention of using Arches Hot Press, natural white, 140 lbs.
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>I am working with Mike Ware's new cyanotype using Arches Hot Press.   I have been concerned that my highlights are a little pink/beige - maybe a shade darker than the paper base, which is certainly far from bright white.   I like the way the images look - especially compared with either Buxton (fast but very contrasty) or Platine (just too much blue all over), but wonder if there is a problem with clearing and whether the photographs may be fugitive/will deteriorate at some point.  I use a drop or two of citric acid in the emulsion, mixed in just before using it, and I wash my prints, gently, for 20 minutes (well water - no chlorine).
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>Previously, I had been using Fabriano Aristico and had been very pleased with it, till I switched to a new batch of paper.   I realized that the old paper was at least 15 years old! and the new sheets just didn't produce the same or consistent results.
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>Does anyone have any advice to offer on this, please?
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>With apologies for causing repetitions!
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>Dianna
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>Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 01:12:08 +0200
>From: Loris Medici <mail at loris.medici.name>
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>Dianna,
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>I don't have experience with Arches HP, but *maybe* it's similar to
>Bergger COT 320. IIRC, Bergger COT 320 is (kinda) rebranded Arches
>Platine. If so, develop in bottled drinking water (pH <= 7), and then
>try to clear in mild citric acid (1 dessert spoon into 1000-2000ml)
>and see what happens. My experience with COT 320 and this work flow
>was positive; the paper cleared completely and relatively quickly.
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>Hope this helps,
>Loris.
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>10 Mart 2012 00:55 tarihinde Dianna Rust <diannajrust at gmail.com> yazd?:
>> Dear List
>>
>> I know this seems to have come up a lot , especially recently, but I don't recall seeing any mention of using Arches Hot Press, natural white, 140 lbs.
>>
>> I am working with Mike Ware's new cyanotype using Arches Hot Press. ? I have been concerned that my highlights are a little pink/beige - maybe a shade darker than the paper base, which is certainly far from bright white. ? I like the way the images look - especially compared with either Buxton (fast but very contrasty) or Platine (just too much blue all over), but wonder if there is a problem with clearing and whether the photographs may be fugitive/will deteriorate at some point. ?I use a drop or two of citric acid in the emulsion, mixed in just before using it, and I wash my prints, gently, for 20 minutes (well water - no chlorine).
>>
>> Previously, I had been using Fabriano Aristico and had been very pleased with it, till I switched to a new batch of paper. ? I realized that the old paper was at least 15 years old! and the new sheets just didn't produce the same or consistent results.
>>
>> Does anyone have any advice to offer on this, please?
>>
>> With apologies for causing repetitions!
>>
>> Dianna
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