Re: Cyanotypes

Eric S. Theise wrote:

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> I use Freestyle's Maco Genius film for a few applications (camera stock,
> transparent positives in photogravure), and it's priced at $25.99 for 10
> 8x10 sheets.
>
> http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_prod.php?cat_id=&pid=851
>
> Still not as cheap as paper, but not as bad as you quote, plus it
> has big printing advantages over paper negatives. I believe it's made
> in Europe, though I don't know under what name it's sold over there. I
> think it's only available through Freestyle in the States.

Maco is made by a German bloke as far as I can remember, I'd totally
forgoten about them. However, a quick search of Mr Cad (http://www.mrcad.co.uk/)
shows that a 25 pack of 10"x8" Ortho film is £68, which is roughly
what I quoted earlier for a different brand.

I'll have to keep looking as Mr Cad isn't the cheapest by a long shot.
With the current exhange rate it wouuld almost be worth buying from the
States and having it shipped over...

>>My cyanotype kit and paper were supposed to be turning up today;
>
> Assuming that you like cyanotype, I'd suggest that you look into
> buying the chemicals from a photochemical supplier, as the pricing
> seems to be much more favorable than kits. I buy my chemistry from
> http://www.artcraftchemicals.com/

I wanted a kit just so I could try it as it came with coating rods,
paper and the chemicals for Mike Ware's formula. I can buy the
individual chemicals if I wanted, but it's less hassel for a lazy sod
like me to just be it ready made.

Cheers,

-- 
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