Re: cyanotype for Wednesday

SCHRAMMR@WLSVAX.WVNET.EDU
Tue, 27 Aug 1996 09:15:39 -0400 (EDT)

Bonjour Marc,

The standard formula for cyanotype is:

Solution A:

Water 100 cc
Ferric Ammonium Citrate 20 gm.

Solution B:

Water 100 cc
Potassium Ferricyanide 8 gm.

Before use, combine equal parts of A and B.

I use a better formula which I believe gives whiter whites and no
bleeding. It follows:

Solution A:

Ferric Ammonium Citrate 68 gm.
Oxalic Acid 1.3 gm.
Water to make 250 cc.

Solution B:

Potassium Ferricyanide 23 gm.
Oxalic Acid 1.3 gm
Ammonium Dichromate 0.5 gm.
Water to make 250 cc.

Mix equal parts of A and B just before use.

I can't help you with toning. I have never been able to get a toner
to work that would give a black and white image with cyanotype.

Hope this helps.
Bon chance and amusez-vous,

Bob Schramm