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

James,

I have found in the past that liquid paraffin oil which in the US is called
mineral oil. Works very well it does not go rancid or dry out overtime ,also
I think Kate's suggestion of using a clear-thin plastic cover/bag is a good
idea.

Pete

> 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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> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 5:57 AM
> Subject: Oiled Digital Neg + Cyanotype = Simplest Method For A Beginner ?!?
> [ HELP! :)]
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> Dear All,
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> I am new to this list [as you all must already know :)]
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> Also I am a novice in Alternative Photography [actually, not even a novice -
> yet to start!]
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> I am thinking of starting-off with a cyanotype [with my limited knowledge
> from online articles etc.]...
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> Is this what you all would suggest? I have no background in chemistry...
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> Is there a simpler/less complex method to begin-with?
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> Can you point me to a good website where I can find highly detailed
> procedure to help me make my first & "successful" print? :)
>
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> Also, I can't afford large-format negs.
>
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> 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!]
>
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>
> 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!
>
>
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> Is this correct?
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> Where can I get best info on making oiled-digital-negs on an inkjet [what
> paper, what oil, what resolution, etc.]?
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> Please HELP all you can...
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> Thanking you,
>
> With Regards,
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> Paresh Pandit
>
> Mumbai, IN.
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> February 11, 2004
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Received on Thu Feb 12 17:29:22 2004