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Shed Snakeskin
10 1/2 inches x 30 inches
Printmaking paper
Print signed on verso. Pencil notations on verso.

I can combine shipping on multiple prints.

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Description of Cyanotype Process
The cyanotype process is a photographic process. Two chemicals, ammonium iron(lll) citrate and potassium ferricyanide, are combined to create a UV light sensitive solution. The solution is applied to a surface like paper. An object is placed on the treated surface and exposed to a UV light source, like the sun. After a certain amount of time the object is removed and the paper is rinsed in water. This stops the developing process and creates a permanent image. Places on the print that are white blocked the light from coming through. Areas in blue are places where light was able to penetrate the object or bend around the object. This type of photograph is called a photogram. It is a true to life image of whatever has been buy placed on the paper.

Care of cyanotype prints on paper
Cyanotypes are unique in that they prefer acidic conditions. Alkaline conditions will cause bleaching and fading of the image. Use only unbuffered matting, front and back, for framing your print.

Direct sunlight will cause fading of the print. Do not display print in a location that will receive direct sunlight. Should fading occur because of exposure to sunlight place the print in a dark location and within a few days the print will darken back to its original color.

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