Over the last few months I have been experimenting with cyanotypes with varying degrees of success. I started with a kit which included the ready prepared chemicals as well as paper and instructions and from there have progressed to the ‘wet’ process which I find fascinating, though unpredictable. Initially my images were quite dark until it was pointed out to me that I was probably over exposing the prints, however a test strip at the start of each session has rectified that – at least with the traditional ‘dry’ process. This isn’t quite so easy with the wet process though as the required exposure time is longer.
Recently, I have experimented adding different mediums to the treated paper, vinegar, turmeric, soap suds etc., and the results have been quite pleasing, though still unpredictable and I have to say I have been a bit tardy when it comes to keeping an accurate record of my experiments. My intention is that this blog will provide the vehicle for proper record keeping as well as displaying my work
Anne Bryson Photography 