Rayogram Reflection

I was drawn to rhythm and pattern in my rayogram. In my rayogram, my objects were all different styles of beaded necklaces. I intertwined them and lay them on top each other. The outermost necklace framed the rest of the necklaces because it lies on the outside, surrounding everything else. I only did one rayogram because I had a visitor, and I wanted him to do one, too. However, I am happy with my outcome and I think it is the best one I could've done. My favorite cut out collage that I did was the one with a white background because I like how it only includes organic shapes and I like the relative positions of them. I think it worked better than my other one with the black background because I think the objects flow better together and relate to each other more.

Steps to make a rayogram:
1. Get photo paper
2. Place photo paper on the developer and place objects on it
3. Focus the light
4. Set the timer for 8 seconds
5. Turn on the light and let the timer run for 8 seconds
6. Put the print in the developer for 1-2 minutes
7. Put the print in the Stop Bath for 30 seconds
8. Put the print in the Fixer for 2-5 minutes
9. Put the print in the water wash for 4 minutes
10. Put the print in the permawash for 30 seconds
11. Put the print back in the water wash for 4 minutes
12. Place the print on the drying rack

I think a habit of mind that I achieved in this print was envision. I envisioned what I wanted my print to look like, and I achieved it. I knew I wanted to do beaded necklaces all intertwined, so it wasn't very hard for me to set up my necklaces on the photo paper.  A habit that I struggled with was observe. I don't think I observed the purpose of my necklaces and the role they played on the photo paper.