{"product_id":"chrysotype-by-leanne-mcphee-9781138345003","title":"Chrysotype","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChrysotype\u003c\/em\u003e is about photographic printing in gold on paper. This 19th-century printing process, modified for contemporary use, provides artists with an affordable way to produce permanent prints in gold. By using film or digital negatives, striking hand-coated prints can be created in monochromatic hues ranging from pink, violet, magenta and purple, to green, blue, grey and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChrysotype\u003c\/em\u003e offers a how-to guide for intermediate practitioners with illustrated examples and simple explanations for each stage of the chrysotype process. The book is divided into three sections: history; preparation and how-to; and the work of contemporary artists using chrysotype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA concise account of the invention and modification of the chrysotype process, including early discoveries about gold and colour and the significance of moisture for printing in gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to set up your workspace for printing, including useful equipment and materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvice on safe chemical practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA step-by-step guide to creating suitable digital and film negatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuidance on paper selection and how to successfully coat paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn overview guide to creating a chrysotype print\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step directions for creating the chrysotype solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn explanation of mixing ratios and solution volumes that control contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn illustrated explanation of the effect of humidity on colour, including split tone colours and ways to control humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step directions on post-exposure hydration to lengthen tonal range and lower contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step tray processing directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced techniques such as handling translucent papers, additional chrysotype formulas and procedures, and alternative developing agents that support longer development, colour formation and remedy problems that affect image quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting chrysotype printing, including advice and photographic examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIllustrated profiles of contemporary artists making chrysotype prints, including their methods and tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChrysotype\u003c\/em\u003e serves to inform, encourage and challenge a new generation of alternate process practitioners and a growing chrysotype community, from the newly curious to the experienced professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605227749612,"sku":"9781138345003","price":118.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138345003-chrysotype.jpg?v=1778127281","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/chrysotype-by-leanne-mcphee-9781138345003","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}