If you are preparing paper for light-sensitive art, the goal is to create a surface that reacts to UV light to produce deep blue prints.
If your goal is to make modern paper look like ancient parchment or "vintage" paper, use these common distressing methods: :
: Place your prepared paper on a flat surface, like a piece of cardboard. Snu03b1pChu03b1tSh0wnzip
: Submerge paper in a tray of strong coffee or tea for up to 10 minutes .
: You can use pre-treated solar paper or prepare your own using a cyanotype kit. Archer and Olive provides a tutorial on using solar paper for sun prints. The Process : If you are preparing paper for light-sensitive art,
: To speed up drying and add a crisp texture, bake the stained paper in an oven at ) for 4–10 minutes . Physical Distressing :
: For a mottled look, use a cotton ball to dab warm coffee onto crumpled paper . : You can use pre-treated solar paper or
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