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Is there documentation somewhere online about how Edward S. Curtis produced his Orotones?

I've been having a go using acrylic paints but mine just look incredibly tacky/naff like a cheap mirror from a souvenir shop rather than the intended subtle work of art!

I saw somewhere Curtis used bronze powder in banana oil but nothing more specific.
 

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hi there

I haven't made them but I have seen some ( well virtually ) you might have found these links already? if so, sorry for my
redundant postings and if not. ..
there are a few people who have posted on this site in the past who have made them and links to a YouTube video ..
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/is-anyone-making-orotone-prints-anymore.140734/
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/alt-photo-processes-from-small-negatives.99509/#post-1318777
Matthew betcher was making them too. >. https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/los-angeles-river-orotones-_-exhibit.32894/#post-468761
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/orotone-process.2166/
(I think matt had his work at the C4 gallery in LA, might be worth an email .. )
you might contact mark ostermann at the George Eastman museum he makes them as well
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/printing-from-plates.108525/#post-1432575
have fun with your travels to wonderland :smile:
John
 
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