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Mixing Your Solution

These cyanotype instructions will make enough to coat

approximately 50 8 x 10 inch sheets.

1. Using a scale, measure 25g of Ammonium Ferric Citrate, place
it in the first beaker, and add water to bring it up to 100 ml.

2. Measure 10g of Potassium Ferricyanide and mix with water

to make up to 100 ml.

Make sure both the chemicals are fully dissolved.

3. Working in a dimly lit room, mix equal parts of both
solutions together.

The solution is at its best if used immediately after mixed.

You are now ready to coat your paper.

Coating Your Paper

Coat the paper in a dimly
lit, dry environment.

Use a foam or hake brush

to evenly coat your paper
with the cyanotype

solution.

Allow your paper to dry in
the dark. The solution

becomes light sensitive as
it dries.

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