Re: cyanotypes on fabric

From: Judy Seigel ^lt;jseigel@panix.com>
Date: 12/03/04-11:20:45 PM Z
Message-id: <Pine.NEB.4.61.0412040017041.24714@panix3.panix.com>

On Fri, 3 Dec 2004, Ryuji Suzuki wrote:

> From: "Isabella M. Trauttmansdorff" <imt25@dca.net>
> Subject: cyanotypes on fabric
> Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 12:37:55 -0500

> Just out of curiosity --
>
> Is it more interesting to print cyanotype directly on fabric than
> using screen printing technique with Prussian blue pigment mixed with
> suitable binder? You may see different resolution on paper but on
> fabric the difference may be insignificant...

Whether it's *more interesting* depends on what you find interesting, but
making a cyanotype under a lith negative is much easier & quicker than
making a silk screen print -- less mess, less preparation, and less
equipment.

The screen print however would probably be tougher in the laundry.

J.
Received on Fri Dec 3 23:20:53 2004

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