Re: Oiled Digital Neg + Cyanotype = Simplest Method For A Beginner ?!? [ HELP! :)]

What is the best type of paraffin to use ??? do you have to heat it to oil
the print.??
I have used linseed oil got a few good brown prints but the linseed neg does
not keep well.
Thanks
James

Hi Paresh, I'm not sure of where you'd find info on oiling paper negatives
apart from here. It's an easy process. I use an inkjet printer and have now
got this working well....it's just a matter of adjusting your negative to
the process. Just ask on the list for more info on cyan, I'm not sure but I
think a slightly more contrasty neg (than for conventional silver) suits
cyan better.
 
Printing: I've corrected where necessary.....

1. Choose my image...

2. Change its size to desirable output[say 8'x10' @ 300 dpi]...

now.....tweak the contrast using curves if necessary.......others know more
about this than I do.

3. Turn-it to monochrome [black monochrome OR B/W]...

4. Invert it [neg effect]...

5. Print as colour....gives more ink coverage - 3 colours rather than
just black

6. Oil the print [which is the best oil to do this ?]...paraffin oil
is best but any cooking oil will do, just has a tendency to go rancid with
age

7. Insert it in a clear-thin plastic cover/bag...only if you want to!

8. Make contact-print...

Voila!

For good info on cyanotypes, go to www.cyanotypes.com
<http://www.cyanotypes.com> which has the instructions...also available
there are instructions for many more alt. processes.

Happy printing!

Kate
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Subject: Oiled Digital Neg + Cyanotype = Simplest Method For A Beginner ?!?
[ HELP! :)]

Dear All,

I am new to this list [as you all must already know :)]

Also I am a novice in Alternative Photography [actually, not even a novice -
yet to start!]

I am thinking of starting-off with a cyanotype [with my limited knowledge
from online articles etc.]...

Is this what you all would suggest? I have no background in chemistry...

Is there a simpler/less complex method to begin-with?

Can you point me to a good website where I can find highly detailed
procedure to help me make my first & "successful" print? :)

Also, I can't afford large-format negs.

I was thinking of making digital negs from commercial graphic houses.

[that would cost me INR 0.75 per sq. inch... you know, the ones used for
plate-making!]

However, reading the digital-neg process of oiling on the list, I thought I
would try that out as my first.

I have an HP Deskjet inkjet printer...

What do I do?:

1. Choose my image...

2. Change its size to desirable output[say 8'x10' @ 300 dpi]...

3. Turn-it to monochrome [black monochrome OR B/W]...

4. Invert it [neg effect]...

5. Print as Black Only...

6. Oil the print [which is the best oil to do this ?]...

7. Insert it in a clear-thin plastic cover/bag...

8. Make contact-print...

Voila!

Is this correct?

Where can I get best info on making oiled-digital-negs on an inkjet [what
paper, what oil, what resolution, etc.]?

Please HELP all you can...

Thanking you,

With Regards,

Paresh Pandit

Mumbai, IN.

February 11, 2004
 
 

 
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