From: Ian Greant (ian@51north.com)
Date: 07/02/03-08:38:28 AM Z
Hi Loris,
Welcome to the exciting world of alternative printing.
re: brushes I use cheap house paint brushes from the local hardware store. :)
Paper: I suggest something rather inexpensive for your first tests.
I'll have to let someone else comment on whether they believe the paper you
have is of sufficient weight. I generally use the "feel" test. Hmmm this
paper feels good think I'll try it!
Best of luck!
Ian
At 04:07 PM 7/2/03 +0300, you wrote:
>I'm about to start making cyanotypes (waiting the hinged back contact
>printing frame on its way to me) and AFAIK, I'm the first one trying
>this in my area (Istanbul, Turkey).
>
>I will use negatives from my 4x5" pinhole camera (film: HP5+) and also
>plan to enlarge 35mm and 6x6 negatives (mostly HP5+ and FP4+) on lith
>film using the procedure described at the following documents:
>* http://216.195.4.24/alternativephotography/articles/art001.html
>* http://rmp.opusis.com/documents/reversal4.pdf
>Is there anybody who put this method in practice successfully? To what
>should a newcomer pay attention in order to get ideal enlarged negatives
>for the cyanotype process? Can you please pass your experiences on this
>issue?
>
>What kinds of paper should I use? In a shop near my house, I found a
>190gsm acid free, optical brightener free rag watercolor paper (made in
>Canada - don't remember the name/brand & mill) with a fairly smooth
>surface. Is 190gsm enough for making cyanotypes? (please note that I
>also plan to tone some of my cyanotypes).
>
>What tools other than hake brushes and glass rods can be used to apply
>the coating to the paper? (I don't know what a "foam brush" is - are
>watercolor/oil brushes OK?)
>
>Finally, what is your general suggestions and warnings to a newcomer? I
>will be grateful to every bit of information you provide.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Loris Medici.
>
>P.S. I have "The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes"
>by Christopher James and "Coming into Focus: A Step-by-Step Guide to
>Alternative Photographic Printing Processes" by John Barnier (as the
>Editor)
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