Cosmos in a Cosmos

bulldurham · Jun 29, 2024

Cosmos in a Cosmos
Cosmos flower stems and leaves with Turmeric, Paprika and Dill and a spritzing of diluted vinegar, a soapsud or two and much needed Kosher salt. Finished off with a nice peroxide rinse.

terri · Jul 1, 2024

Gorgeous results! I love your colors and the wild look of this.

Does the peroxide act as a clearing agent? Help with contrast?

bulldurham · Jul 2, 2024

terri said:
Gorgeous results! I love your colors and the wild look of this.

Does the peroxide act as a clearing agent? Help with contrast?

The peroxide just speeds up the natural oxidation that would have occurred within 24-48 hours anyway. Water is the clearing agent.

terri · Jul 2, 2024

bulldurham said:
Water is the clearing agent.

Ah, of course it is. Gosh, it's been many moons since I worked like this. Usually with actual Polaroid image transfers where they needed a gentle wash - I think I added maybe a spoonful of vinegar or something similar to aid that process.

I'm loving your recent work! :icon_cheers:

bulldurham · Jul 2, 2024

terri said:
Ah, of course it is. Gosh, it's been many moons since I worked like this. Usually with actual Polaroid image transfers where they needed a gentle wash - I think I added maybe a spoonful of vinegar or something similar to aid that process.

I'm loving your recent work!

I generally give the emulsion a gentle misting of diluted vinegar before adding the herbs and another gentle misting on the saran wrap just for fun and because it tends to work the soap bubbles better.