Today I had a class learning salt printing which is another alternative print method. The process is much longer than cyantype and the final print is sepia tone. The darker streaks across the image are from brush strokes when painting on the emulsion.
The steps to salt print are shown below.
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Today I printed the abstract architecture images from last week using the cyanotype method. I love doing cyantype prints. It is a wonderful hands on experience and very rewarding to see the image come to life in the sunlight.
Cyantype is an alternative method of printing which uses UV light to expose the negative image. After the exposure, the paper just needs to be rinsed with water and then dried. The process is simple enough to do at home without a professional dark room. The cyantype chemicals can be purchased at: http://www.goldstreetstudios.com.au/photographic-supplies/cyanotype-kit/ Today I walked around the city and took abstract images of architecture. I tried to included a person within most images because the buildings wouldn't exist without human contact. I also experimented by using multiple exposures. I find so much inspiration by wandering with crowds of busy people all around me. Please let me know in the comments which image is your favourite!
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Hi. My name is Rachel. I am a photographer & artist. Currently, I live in Brisbane, Australia. I prefer thinking rather than talking. I believe in minimalism but...I have a shoe collection. Welcome to my blog.
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