Red clover cyanotype by ingrid2101

Red clover cyanotype

Stayed up far too late last night - found some paper I'd coated with cyanotype Chems, decided to clean my darkroom - got this in the UV box for half an hour. I collected and pressed and dried hundreds of plants over the last couple of years for work on an exhibition I did with a friend. It was based on botany in Orkney, more particular a very old book called Flora Orcadensis. I did a lot of cyanotypes . I think the Chems are too old though - this was from last year.... But I just ordered a fresh batch and I'll get them mixed soon . I also fell asleep on the sofa while this was in the wash , I left it in the water when I went to bed and it's also ruined it. Tagging it as film, arguably it's not however this is as analog as it gets
i have done some cyanotypes Ingrid...and played around with botanical themes, so quite interested in what you are doing. Hope you post some more. Lovely image
February 4th, 2017  
This is a technique that really fascinates me.
February 4th, 2017  
thrives on neglect ha!
February 4th, 2017  
Analogue at its best, I dare say!
February 4th, 2017  
That's awfully good for a ruin. ;)
February 4th, 2017  
Interesting read!
February 4th, 2017  
fun
February 4th, 2017  
Wonderful exploration.
February 10th, 2017  
Are you priming/sizing your paper before applying chemicals? That usually let's them be able to soak a good while without the image going wonky
February 11th, 2017  
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