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OXIDE C O O K BO O K
A RECIPE FOR OXIDE PRINTING
BY DAVID YAZDANDOUST
HOME MADE
OXIDE PRINTING
MAIN INGREDIENTS
STEEL WOOL
CLEANING VINEGAR
Use fine grade (00/0000)
I recommend getting one with a pleasant scent
RECIPE
1
PREPARE CANVAS
2
MAKE YOUR DESIGN
3
START PRINTING
4
THE EASY PART
STEP BY STEP
CHOOSE A MATERIAL
SOAK IT IN WATER
PLACE IT ON SURFACE
Paper, fabric or whatever you want
The wetter the better!
You can use a plastic bag for protection
CREATE A STENCIL
TAPE IS EFFECTIVE
OR USE ANY OBJECT!
Plastic can be practical. It’s easy to clean
Oxide printing loves close contact This will give some sharp lines
Just like a photogram! You want to “block” the oxygen
CUT STEEL WOOL
SOAK IT IN VINEGAR
PLACE IT ON CANVAS
A little actually goes a long way
It really works like magic
The color will spread from this spot The borders are the safe choice
WAIT
LET IT DRY
CROP IT
This depends on the size of your print The longer time = the stronger color
I recommend stretching it a bit here if you want to avoid wrinkles
Or let it be rough! Either way you are done! Enjoy!
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