Re: cyanotypes

Patrick & Lynn Hilferty (philferty@earthlink.net)
Wed, 13 Aug 1997 15:15:23 -0700

Right now I'm using diluted Goldens fine pumice gel. Previously, I used a
version of my own from gloss medium and vaolcanic ash, and Goldens
Absorbant Ground. If you want to do cyanotype directly on the wood itself,
a sanding sealer might be the thing to try. Also, the type of wood you're
using may be an issue. Home Depot sells 1/8" doorskin plywood and that's
been working well for me.

Patrick

PS: Volcanic ash can be gotten at ceramic supply stores (not greenware).

At 11:46 -0700 8/13/97, LAURIE B. DEVINE wrote:
>I've been working with cyanotypes on my own (workshops in
>the Phoenix area are pretty much missing...). Using different
>guides, formulas, papers, etc., I've produced some nice paper
>and fabric prints.
>
>Now I'm trying to make prints on wood, which supposedly can
>be done, but the sensitizer turns blue as soon as it's applied.
>I've used different kinds of wood and that doesn't seem to
>help.
>
>Has anyone printed cyanotypes on wood? Is there some sort of
>treatment to neutralize this problem? (Presumably it's acid
>in the wood)
>
>Thanks for ideas.
>
>Laurie

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