Example of Line and Tone

Only B&W paper and chemicals used colours due to 'Printing out' effect,
Black lines due to Developing and White to Fixing.

Produced under daylight conditions

Photographic paper covered with resist, pattern drawn with a stick then Developed to max black - Stop - followed by extended fix Fix to create white lines, then left in bright light to create printing out effect

Photo Batik © Phil Gee

 

Full size section of the above image, white lines from prolonged fixing can be seen

Photo Batik © Phil Gee

 

Photo Batik © Phil Gee

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These notes are a guide based on our practice you should ensure that you follow the recommended Health and Safety practice for your organisation.