Re: Calumet Catalog new Cyanotype??
Richard Sullivan (richsul@roadrunner.com)
Wed, 21 May 1997 15:21:14 -0600
>Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 15:20:31 -0600
>To: fontpro@usa.net
>From: Richard Sullivan <richsul@roadrunner.com>
>Subject: Re: Calumet Catalog new Cyanotype??
>In-Reply-To: <v01540b01afa900c7534f@[206.173.182.52]>
>
>At 12:52 PM 5/21/97 -0700, you wrote:
>>I just received the new Calumet catalog and noticed two kit, one for
>>Cyanotype and the other Argyrotype. The Cyanotype kit says:
>>
>> "This kit features a revolutionary single-solution sensitizer with
>>ammonium iron (III) oxalate instead of the traditional citrate, which
>>offers improved light sensitivity and substantial shelf life without mold."
>>
>>$67 for 50ml sounds kind of pricey.
>>
>>Anyone have a formula or tried this process?
>>
>Macy,
>
>I't the Ware Cyanotype process. We sell a 100 ml kit for $25.45 which
includes a bottle of Tween 20 and a small bottle of citric acid. This is
also the full strength solution which can be diluted 2:1. Sixteen times
less expensive by my estimate. I guess we should up our prices. <big smile>
>
>It's a nice improvement on the cyanotype process but not at that price. We
sell a 25 ml palladium kit for that price!
>
Dick
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