July 2, 2024

Experiments in wet cyanotype - part 91



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Time for another round of wet cyanotype goodness! I started with a large panel of cotton sateen and some peony leaves.

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Followed by a medium sized panel of cotton, with small woven details, and some fig leaves.

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Next up, some mineral paper prints using Virginia creeper leaves.
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And then some more peony leaves, also on mineral paper.
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For all of these I used a splash of Solarfast mixed with the cyanotype chemicals.
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Here they are after exposure but before rinsing.
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I love the effect provided by the woven circle details in this cloth.
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They are so pretty and interesting at this stage. Most of those brown and rusty tones will be lost in the rinse.
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Here are the finished prints. I got just the right shade of peony pink on this one.
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The fig leaves are slated for a current work in progress. I'm happy with the turmoil happening at the top.
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These stayed lovely and delicate.
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And these peony leaves are bold yet tranquil. I never tire of these experiments because they turn out different each and every time.
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