High Contrast VS. Low Contrast: Blue Prints. A Cyanotype Video Series

I have already touched on the subject of bleaching and toning Cyanotype prints. In this video installment, I placed a focus on the difference between bleaching and toning a Cyanotype print that is high in contrast versus one that is low in contrast.
You Can Make Your Own Washing Soda by following these simple steps:
1.Turn oven on 400 degrees F.
2. Pour a thick (1/2 inch or so) layer of baking soda on the bottom of a baking dish.
3.Bake for 1 hour, stirring 1-2 times in the middle, or until it starts to look glossy/shiny.
4.Let cool and store in air-tight jar
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[@recruitmentmedi213]

I LOVE your comment voices. They are just so clear to be caught for a learner like me to meanwhile watch what you are doing. thank you and subscribed.

[@MichaelAP8p]

This was awesome, thanks so much! Look forward to watching the whole series.

[@fruitlessbeast]

Always enjoy watching your posts! Thanks for taking the time.

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

Your presentation is excellent-not rushed and very clear. Are you a teacher?? :-) I will have look at your other clips

[@theclovercross]

good summary on bleaching and toning! and I specially specially like that you added the idea to take notes. it's way too easy to get creative and just forget what you were doing, specially when taking a break from the process.

[@jrmorganpetro]

Great learning tips and you explained it ……..perfectly!

[@oudviola]

Thanks, very useful video with good practical information. Toning these is a lot easier than silver prints, if less predictable!

[@OneHarp]

Thank you, this is super helpful! Just wrapping my head around Cyanotype timing, and this but is quite inspiring!

[@mariannetabarez417]

Super helpful!!! I will try it!

[@prescribedburn]

This is an excellent video and I love your straight ahead presentation without all that youtuber silliness.

[@sheepeck]

Very nice and simple. Simply how I, as a beginner in cyanotype, just need. :-) Thank you.

[@AdamWelch]

I just finished my first cyanotype and apparently none of my local stores carry washing soda either. I had no idea you could render your own from baking soda! Thanks!

[@DonKittle]

Thanks Nicole! I have some reversal prints that were overexposed - I wonder if I can recover them a bit with some coffee toning? :)

[@Raychristofer]

This is good to know. I think this technique would work well also for landscapes with cloudy skies. I hear about washing soda a lot in alternative process but I don't know what's the difference between using that and powdered clothes detergent to wash clothes.

[@soonyo6848]

Thank you so MUCHH

[@jjualvare]

What is your opinion about using peroxide for bleaching cyanotype?

[@jobobd12no]

I wonder isn't washing soda Borax , wich can be found in most Canadian tire ,some IGA or the likes

[@stinar37]

Very helpful. Thanksb

[@berndhutschenreuther8342]

Omit bleaching if contrast is low. Just tone it for a short time.

[@vincentmoschetti3245]

Should have called it cyanoTIP