Cyanotype Starters
Yesterday, I had a little fun in my kitchen with chemicals. No foul play, of course. What I was working on was the “New” Cyanotype solution – which is comprised of some pretty serious chemicals (next time I think I might go with the traditional kit). I wasn’t sure if I’d done it right, however, I did manage to make a photogram yesterday. I think I’m on the right track and have even ordered some transparencies and laser printer ink.
Nancy Breslin introduced me to the UV photo process in the black and white course I took with her a few summers ago. We didn’t do anything with them, but watched as she worked with them. Kerri experimented with them in Nancy’s alternative processes course and continued to work with them in other courses and on silk during her artist residency in Berkeley, CA. Now, it’s my turn.
Anyway, this was the fruit of my labor. I’ll be working on more in the next few weeks, too.
3 comments to “Cyanotype Starters”
On July 23rd, 2010 at 5:35 pm, Kerri said...
photograms are cool! it’s one of the first things i learned how to do in photo! don’t give up!
On July 23rd, 2010 at 5:35 pm, Kerri said...
ps. that smiley face looks like a creeper….so i guess it’s fitting coming from me!
On July 23rd, 2010 at 10:31 pm, Shlee said...
Thanks! I’ve already got the pieces for the next one I’ll be working on. So hopefully I’ll be pretty set until I can make the negatives!!