RE: Adivse on cynotype-reply

Almost any water color paper will work. If you want a sharp, detailed image,
use a hot-press paper.
For an impressionistic look use a cold press paper. Avoid any buffered
papers since the alkali will cause bleaching of the cyanotype image.

Pre-coated paper will not last long in high humidity environments. If the
humidity is 20-30% or less the sensitized paper might be good for a day or
two. Generally cyanotype sensitized paper should be used right away.

The sun is a strong UV source even in the winter. Print until the shadows
turn purple.

A lot of people live in New York. I'm sorry you can't live in a nice
environment like West Virginia but
you can work through this disability. ;-)

Bob Schramm

Check out my web page at:

  http://www.SchrammStudio.com

>From: Carmen Lizardo <carmenlizardo@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
>To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
>Subject: Adivse on cynotype
>Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2004 19:28:28 -0800 (PST)
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>Dear List,
>I nee some advise for Cyanotype. Which papers are the
>most successful ones, and which one should I avoid?
>How long can I keep pre-coat cyanotype paper before
>exposure?
>Is it feasible to print outside in the winter, or is
>the sun too weak at that time of the year? I live in
>New York...
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>
>many, many thanks!
>Carmen
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Received on Thu Dec 9 22:57:21 2004