Cyanotypes on Glass

[Kenzweee]

Is it possible?

I've done plenty of Cyanotypes on various papers and love the process. I was wondering if anyone had ever produced a Cyanotype on glass plates; what would I need to make the solution stick to the glass? I Only have a short period of time to produce a working print and was wondering what primer / subbing would work best to 'stick' the solution to the surface.

I, at first, thought this would be a simple case of using Albumen or Subbing Solution after cleaning the glass with alcohol (to remove grease.) After careful consideration I've lost hope in my ideas. Would I need to mix some sort of adhesive into the sensitizing solution? If so, what? Would I be able to wash the excess off afterwards if I did? What could I use that wouldn't 'harm' my chemistry? etc etc .

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Regards
Kenz

 

[Jerevan]

Welcome to APUG!

Here is one earlier thread which discusses what you want to do: (there was a url link here which no longer exists)

I've only done cyanotypes on paper, so I can't be of further help, but I hope this helps you a bit.

 

[Kenzweee]

Did you just expose me as a lazy ass?

Thank you

 

[Jerevan]

No worries, just glad if I can help along a bit.