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 Tue, 26 Nov 2002, dennis vinciguerra wrote:
> Recently picked up a few cheap acrylic primed canvas panels for
> experimentation with cyanotypes. I brushed the chemicals on in the normal
> manner, allowed sufficient time to dry and then proper exposure .
> Immediately after placing the panels in cool water, the entire image washed
> off. Is the acrylic primer my problem ? Any suggestions ?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Dennis
>
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