A quick update to document the first experiments carried out with a new process that I’m investigating – Cyanotype printing.
Step one: After mixing up the solution, the paper is coated and left to dry. Once dry, the paper is placed in a light proof bag
This is actually the very first exposure created. You can see in the picture above the coating is green, but when left in the light gets exposed and rubbing the surface with water reveals the blue cyanotype underneath:
Step two: I created a simple image on a transparency and placed into onto a piece of paper and left it to expose underneath a UV lamp.
Peeking underneath, I could see the drawing was appearing on the paper:
Step three: the paper is washed in a bath of water and the green surface comes off
it magically turns to blue:
Step four: The finished print is left to dry. On the left is the transparency and the print on the right. It’s not terribly impressive and is very faint. Lots more experiments and testing is required. I also learned not to touch the print (basic mistake), as you can see my thumb print on it.
