RE: Cyanotype on Fabric
Sam Wang (stwang@CLEMSON.EDU)
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 10:58:00 -0400
>In years past I would use INKO DYE and expose through a negative just like
>alt-photo. I don't know if it is still available but it was a silkscreen
>(possibly also batik) dye that needed to be cured by heat or UV light before
>it was fast.. . Expose, wash, dry, and voila instant (well almost)
>photograph (continuous tone!) on the fabric of your choice (provided of
>course the dye would adhere to the fabric.) It sinks in and retains the
>flexibility of the cloth. Available in many (4 or 5 anyway) colors. Check
>your local silk screen supplier for availability or possible substitution.
>
>Hal
>
Yes, Inko Dyes are definitely more suitable for printing on pillow cases
than cyanotype. I believe the dyes are readily available in California. I'm
puzzled as to why they have not been more polpular among photographers.
Just make sure you "develop" by laundering instead of just soaking.
Sam