Peter Mikalajunas (kd9fb@xnet.com)
Wed, 07 Apr 1999 03:50:34 +0000 (GMT)
On Tue, 06 Apr 1999 18:13:40 -0800, Mac Legrandi <juicebox@my-dejanews.com>
wrote:
>Hello!
>
>I have a project I could use some advice on. I need to print on bleached white denim.
>Using Liquid light would be easiest to project on this 40" wide fabric. But I think
>I will use Cyanotype. I've never made a neg that large.
>
>1. Any advice (other than machine washing) the denim after the clothing bleach bath?
>I'm sure household bleach residue would effect cyanotype.
>
>2. I'll have to build a large enough printing frame. Any advice on making an inexpensive vacuum frame?
>
>The material can't be flattened completely. Some sort of presure from behind to get
>the tightest contact with the neg would be helpful.
What about a stretching frame. Just like an oil painter would use to stretch
their canvas? It is certainly cheaper than a vacuum frame that size.
>I was even thinking about making a large inkjet neg. The Epson can print a 44" long print.
>With the uneven denim surface, the difference between a lith neg and a digital neg probably couldn't be seen.
>
>3. I was considering soaking the end result in some type of clear hardening resin (maybe acrylic). Any ideas?
>
>The piece will be displayed on the wall unframed.
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