[alt-photo] Re: new cyanotype and paper question

[Dianna Rust]

How would you do that?
Dianna
On 10 Mar 2012, at 09:56, Chris wrote:

> 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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>> Dear List
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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.
>> 
>> 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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