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Cyanotype on Glass, take one

10/9/2020

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A few weeks ago I came across a few images of cyanotype done on glass. They were beautiful, stunning images, and the idea set off a few weeks of research. how to get the chemistry to stick without clouding the glass, how to mix it, and apply it. I ordered equipment, calculated proportions, and applied the chemistry to my first piece of glass.

and promptly broke my brand new graduated cylinder trying to drain the excess chemistry. After weeks of preparation, I got 1 usable piece of glass.


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This side by side comparison using the same negative, on paper vs glass backed with paper shows pretty strongly the difference in quality. admittedly, i probably could have stood to lengthen the exposure a little more, I used a uv lamp for the glass while the paper was done in sunlight, but the smoothness and lack of grainy texture on the glass makes this a very successful attempt in my eyes.

That said, I made several mistakes, and learned from them. My next attempt, which may not be for a while as I need to replace my equipment with more suitable materials, will be better. I'm looking forward to it, and I hope you will too. 
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    Kenneth Belsito is a photographer, and writer, with a  B.A. in Creative Writing and Photography, currently studying business.

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