Re: [pinhole-discussion] cyano on canvas

2002-11-27 Thread Gordon J. Holtslander
I would try it without the priming. I've done cyanotype on cotton T-shirts with little problems. The exposure time was twice what I ususally use for my favorite paper. I also think that the cyanotype is unable to bind to the primer. Cyanotypes also won't work if the media is alkali Gord On Tu

Re: [pinhole-discussion] cyano on canvas

2002-11-27 Thread Joe Tait
The primed canvas is most likely the problem. I would buy raw canvas if you can. Canvas is such a blanket term, but generally, the tighter the weave the better. This will help absorb the sizing solution well, not to mention holding detail A gelatin sizing, gum arabic, starch sizing, or arrowro