cyanotype on cloth

a girl (karchie@garamond.develop.american.edu)
Tue, 15 Aug 1995 09:54:07 -0400

hi. im about to start a project that involves cyanotyping on very large
pieces of cloth (ie. 3x6 feet). ive never cyanotyped on cloth before and
need some help. i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to how to
apply the emulsion: should i soak it or paint it? if i soak it, would
hanging it to dry leave streaks, or should i put it flat to dry? also, what
type of cloth should i use? plain cotton? how does silk hold up (are the
results worth the expense?) is linnen too textury? also, how should i go
about developing it? i dont have a tray big enough (obviously), does it
matter if it gets bunched up in the developer water? i hope someone out
there can give me a hint or two. thanks
kate