RE: cyanotype: weird lilac color

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From: Jonathan Bailey (quryhous@midcoast.com)
Date: 07/04/01-09:19:17 AM Z

Greetings-

> Shannon,
> Yes, the color is probably from humidity, especially when combined
> with heat with long exposure. Most of it goes away with a longer
> soak. Otherwise it is permanent.

> Use a small fan to dry the paper before exposure and to remove heat
> from the UV unit.

> Sam

Or, alternately, *enjoy* the beautiful lilac color which happens only when
the humidity gets very high....

One of the things I really appreciated about chrysotypes is the particularly
beautiful lilac color....

Best - Jon

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