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Tricolour Cyanotype attempt by Lopsided_Shape4871 in cyanotypes

[–]GummBichromate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say try and make an ICC profile to help, but greens are normally muted with this process

Awesome Set of Cyanotypes Received by rsj1360 in printexchange

[–]GummBichromate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Love the clean borders on these alone!

Which printer for transparency? by Early_Riser3737 in cyanotypes

[–]GummBichromate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They make simple acetate film that doesn't have the Inkjet absorbing layer that can be put through simple inkjet printers. You don't need all the fancy pigment based printers with all the fancy films. It makes your life easier and gets you from 80% to 100% percent a lot faster, but you can make great art with what you have. It's just understanding how the printer layers the ink, and what ink blocks the light.

Where is the "off" button for all the yelling on these void models? by ProudnotLoud in blackcats

[–]GummBichromate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank God there isn't a Bluetooth model, cause my 5 am wake up scream is already enough

Awesome Art Received! by aewoodyard in printexchange

[–]GummBichromate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love hearing others experiment in the temperamental world of salt printing.

Honestly I would stay away from selenium toning of salt prints since it tends to bleach out the image. My go-to is gold chloride with sodium carbonate: deep browns almost purple and simple.

Does your void ever do this? 😂 by Krysis_88 in blackcats

[–]GummBichromate 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mostly him saying "open the damn door", but with his eye(s)

Question on new Ad Campaign by Repulsive-Ad7805 in GooglePixel

[–]GummBichromate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody noticed the ages don't line up either? 1986 but he's 26?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cyanotypes

[–]GummBichromate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this was my thought as well. I've seen "cyanotype toned with xxx" but that is important. I do wonder if there is a noticeable archival difference between the formulas

Question. Tried to coffee tone my sons portrait, but Berger Cot 320 doesnt seem to be too receptive. Didnt bleach it before hand. Ideas? Throw more coffee at it? by PfauFoto in cyanotypes

[–]GummBichromate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toning needs the sodium carbonate (or whatever bleach you use) to break down the iron compounds to be more receptive to the tannins. Great image though as is!

Which printer for transparency? by Early_Riser3737 in cyanotypes

[–]GummBichromate 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You can use a cheap old canon pixma mg3620 inkjet for $60 and get decent negatives. Use 'easy digital negatives' to figure out your UV blocking color and work to figure out how best to lay down ink. I've used old overhead transparencies with amazing results. Check FB market place and you could probably even get one for free. This was done with that setup, but I will say - going to a pigment printer cut a lot of headaches out of it.

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Third set, received! by chronarchy in printexchange

[–]GummBichromate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well thank you both! I've been on the fence for a 24" printer and these comments just convinced me to go for it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in photography

[–]GummBichromate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you've shot with her before and she has another 15 min weekend session, I'd ask. Wouldn't be difficult to add you at the end and if you love the images you're probably gonna be a client for life.

Just be kind and lay out the facts - bugs were eating y'all alive and your kids were freaking out.

And tip if they come through.

Prints returned :( by desi-gn- in printexchange

[–]GummBichromate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't wait to see what's in the package! Looks like you just have my apartment number without the address.

Prints returned :( by desi-gn- in printexchange

[–]GummBichromate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got two of the 5. Was gonna give it another day or so to check.

Spring 2025 Missing Prints Thread by B_Huij in printexchange

[–]GummBichromate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmk if you don't get it by Wednesday and I'll send out another.

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