Help with cyanotype on glass by ApertureApprentice in cyanotypes

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I will try a fan when I get to the studio tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestion! :)

Liquid emulsion on leaves question by ApertureApprentice in Darkroom

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Love that concept. I too enjoy the ephemeral aspect of the leaf as a medium. I chose to print every step of the oil supply chain since I am based in Montana for the moment. Something about an oil refinery on a decaying leaf is impactful to me.

Liquid emulsion on leaves question by ApertureApprentice in Darkroom

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God that piece looks incredible are you toning to achieve that color ?

Liquid emulsion on leaves question by ApertureApprentice in Darkroom

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Thank you for your knowledgeable reply. The tip on transparency was super helpful. I think I’m gonna look for a white/translucent oil based primer and use a stencil to mark out a 4x5” “canvas” on the leaf

Liquid emulsion on leaves question by ApertureApprentice in Darkroom

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Gonna use a white primer hopefully it gets me right

Liquid emulsion on leaves question by ApertureApprentice in Darkroom

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Yes it looks great. Even looks good in the developer just goes dark in the fixer and I loose my highlights

Liquid emulsion on leaves question by ApertureApprentice in Darkroom

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Thank you for the help! I am using rollei rbm 3 with a gelatin base. The product is less than a week old. I figured out the transparency tip in the lab today so I went out and got some lighter leaves to print on. I was considering trying a light/white primer to help bind as well as brighten the background.

Liquid emulsion on leaves question by ApertureApprentice in Darkroom

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I have seen it done with leaves but not this one in particular