5 Komen

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   roaringtree · 2025-01-25 17:16

   This is very good!

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   nykonartist · 2025-01-25 17:42

   @roaringtree Thanks! I'm surprised at how long some of the negatives need to be exposed before they will print. I'm not sure if the cyano has a "reciprocity point" but the longer in the sun seems to be the better. Of course, some of the charm may be a bit under exposure to get a "gauze like" haze for a bit of a surrealistic effect, sometime, I guess...I suppose it's worth experimenting with.

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   roaringtree · 2025-01-26 07:26

   @nykonartist I think there may be 'reciprocity' but it is such a slow process anyway that it is not important. My exposure times in good sunshine were quite fast, but winter sun were always slower. I guess each different manufacturer creates cyanotype chemicals that behave differently too.
   I like to slightly underexpose end then stain/tone using green tea. It gives a lovely tone without needing to bleach the print. :-)

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   nykonartist · 2025-01-26 14:33

   @roaringtree I haven't actually "bleached" the prints. I just rinse them in water for about 5 mins. So, do you replace the water bath with a green tea solution rinse?

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   roaringtree · 2025-01-27 19:58

   @nykonartist You let them dry and after 24 hrs or more, you bleach in dilute Sodium Carbonate (washing soda) to bleach the colour to desired level. Then rinse and stain in green tea. You can also stain prints without bleaching if they are too light. You just experiment a bit and find what works for you! :-)