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Creating a photogram

If you haven’t already done so, I suggest you read the previous article. First step: preparing the paper Use a pipette or syringe to take a few ml from the “Solution A” bottle, then another pipette/syringe to take the same amount from the “Solution B” bottle. 4 ml of each should enable you to prepare 3 or 4 sheets of A4 paper: be careful not to use the same pipette for both bottles! Mix gently and leave to stand for a minute in a dark place in a drawer or cupboard. Brush the solution onto a sheet of paper as…

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Getting started with cyanotyping

One of the main attractions of the cyanotype is the simplicity in which it can be used and the equipment required. The second is the diversity of prints that can be produced. In this first article, we’ll look at the basics of the process and the equipment required, before moving on to step-by-step instructions for producing your first photogram. Later on, we’ll also look at how to print a negative to make a photo print from any image. A brief introduction First things first: what is the cyanotype? It’s a monochrome photographic printing process that produces blue images, developed by…

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