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

Pete,
 Thanks I never thought that mineral was paraffin oil. I will give it a try.
 I use a very ,very thin plastic cover cut from rolls when I make a Ziatype
print. To expose it as a printing out paper the paper must be on the damp
side. I runied a very important 8x10 neg once paper to damp.I learned the
hard whay.
James

> 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.....
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>> 1. Choose my image...
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>> 2. Change its size to desirable output[say 8'x10' @ 300 dpi]...
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>> now.....tweak the contrast using curves if necessary.......others know more
>> about this than I do.
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>> 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!
>>
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>> 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
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From:
>> To: 'alt process list' <mailto:alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
>> 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.
>>
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>> I have an HP Deskjet inkjet printer...
>>
>>
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>> 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
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>> Mumbai, IN.
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>> February 11, 2004
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Received on Thu Feb 12 18:37:17 2004