Toning Cyanotypes

[@fotolookconde]

Great content. Thanks. I started making anthtypes and I'll have a video on my channel about it! I am going to start making cyanotipes as well.

[@geireplekake820]

How strong solution of tannic acid did you use?

[@jp498]

I don't remember exactly; probably two spoonfulls. You'll have to try,

[@geireplekake820]

@@jp498 Okay. Your result looks very nice!

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

Is washing soda different than baking soda?

[@jp498]

Yes. Don't ask me the difference.. Shop for it in the laundry products.

[@jp498]

Yes. I'm not a chemist.

[@trimounixavier9148]

indeed..you're an alchimist !@@jp498

[@jonathanbrennanart]

thanks for this!

[@Foxglove963]

The toning is not working because the bleaching of the print was not completed. Toning with tannic acid might not be archivally permanent, look forward to fading. Do some research and experiment more prior to posting silly videos.

[@mynona1425]

Are you archival, Foxglove963? We'll all fade sooner or later.

[@icallhimgerald6463]

Gazen Shi that's some crazy burn

[@Foxglove963]

@@mynona1425 Museums do prefer archival photographic work so that their examples of photos bought for much money from famous photographers is worth it. There are techniques to aid preservation of photographic works. Many prehistoric stone circles were preceded by wooden circles, the builders intended their work to be durable and lasting, and that is why we can still enjoy these fascinating circles. If you don't understand that or if you are uncaring then you will never be an artist.