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

And mylar blocks uv as well so you'll have to tweak exposures

Kate
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Reis" <mreis@tafelmusik.org>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 2:20 PM
Subject: RE: Oiled Digital Neg + Cyanotype = Simplest Method For A Beginne r
?!? [ HELP! :)]

> Plastic as in very thin Mylar will work and protect your coated
> paper/fabric but the resulting image will be softer which is not
> always a bad thing either.
> m.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pete [mailto:temperaprint@blueyonder.co.uk]
> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 18:39
> To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> Subject: 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
> > ----- 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! :)]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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