Cyanotypes - first attempts

[Randy]

Been a member for a while but looks like I have never posted. Perhaps I can bring this sub-forum back to life. I have just gotten started on coating my own cyanotypes (classic formula) and I am so thrilled with my initial results. First ones are from 4X5 negs.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52893762/img597.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52893762/img598.jpg

[Randy]

These next three from 8X10 negs - the paper is not that yellow - didn't do a good job of white balancing when taking a picture of the finished products :(

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52893762/ctp1.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52893762/ctp2.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52893762/ctp3.jpg

[JoeVanCleave]

Those are great, and I especially like the latter set with the warmtone paper.

I've seen some very enchanting cyanotypes that have been toned with tea, and it can take on a very brownish hue, not at all bright blue like straight cyanotype. If I ever try my hand at it, that's what I'd shoot for.

~Joe

[Randy]

Joe, when I purchased my chemicals I also got some tannic acid, which is used for just what you are referring to - the brownish tint. I have toned some pre-coated cyanotypes before, in strong tea or coffee and had some success. I will try my tannic acid some day soon and report back...but for now, I am enjoying the blues :)

[Randy]

A few from 5X7 negs -

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52893762/img613.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52893762/img614.jpg

[earlj]

All very nice, Randy. Welcome to f295!

[Randy]

Thanks Earl, I am really enjoying this process.

[Jimmy G]

Love the one with the cars.

[Ricardo de Oliveira]

Great, Randy.
What's your choice of papers?

[Randy]

Thanks guys. Ricardo, not being familiar with all the choices of paper and having no idea what would work, I went with the less expensive Stonehenge 110 lb. It has a very slight cream color but went more white after drying. I am happy with it but I have nothing to compare it to, and likely won't because I like to (have to) spend as little as possible on my hobby :)