From: Rocky J. Boudreaux (rocky@pdq.net)
Date: 10/10/03-09:12:26 AM Z
Cyanotype Negative HelpI just printed a cyanotype series from previously
developed Platinum negatives and some experimental digital negatives made
using Burkholder's method.
They seemed good to me and I showed them at the recent Alt. Gathering in
Houston.
Perhaps someone who saw them could comment if they wish.
They were made:
TMY (Kodak TMax 400 ISO) Rated at 200 ISO I expose for the shadows
XTOL 1:1 (many people say this developer is too weak, I like it)
Drum processed for 50% more then the Kodak recommended time
My temperature normally runs 78F to 85F and I adjust accordingly
My conditions are pretty primitive
Ambient temperature
Most were produced on the cheapest watercolor paper I could find (Pro Art -
Pro Weight 160# purchased from Texas Art Supply about $3.50 for 12- 9x15"
sheets).
Paper was treated in Oxalic Acid then dried prior to printing.
Cyanotype was a kit form B&S.
Some toned in Borax and some toned in Household Ammonia.
A little more info then requested but hope it helps.
Rocky,
Houston, TX
-----Original Message-----
From: Sandy King [mailto:sanking@clemson.edu]
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 9:05 AM
To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
Subject: Cyanotype Negative Help
I received the following off-list request for information about cyanotype
negatives. Unfortunately my experience with cyanotype is rather limited and
I don't feel competent to answer the question. If anyone would like to
respond to this I will pass the information on to the interested party.
Thanks.
I'm interested in making cyanotypes and found your web article,
"Ultraviolet Light Sources for Printing with the Alternative Processes"
to be extremely thorough and very informative.
If you would be so kind, I'd be very grateful if you would please
pass along the name of the film (and ISO you prefer) that gives the
longest density range in negatives; thus producing the widest
tonality for optimal printing results.
In addition, please include the following:
* name of film developer
* developing temperature
* developing time
* agitation requirements
Thanking you in advance for your time and help.
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