Goyu paper and Cyanotypes.

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• Dec 2, 2014

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Hello everyone,
I just embarked on a project using Japanese "Goyu" paper from Bostick-Sullivan for Cyanotypes. Though I've read a bit about the paper being used for platinum, I was wondering if anyone else out there has actually used it for cyanotypes? I'm getting some good results, I'm digging the translucent feel of it.

-Gene

 

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• Dec 4, 2014

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UPDATE: I've found that if you use a foam brush it will rough up the paper and give prints an interesting texture. Also, double coating is not necessary as the paper soaks up a majority of the chemicals and prints dark blue.

 

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• Dec 4, 2014

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If you don't want the texture use either a coating rod or a very good soft sable water-color brush. The "Magic Brush" is ideal, but costly.

 

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• Dec 5, 2014

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True, I'm intentionally going for the texture though.