In the library

Looking for a book for printing I came across this-
The complete guide to altered imagery
All the examples are very bright but I thOught the techniques might be useful

For glossy photographs

1. Sand paper or and awl (not sure what this is but I imagine some of the knives I have for printing would do the same thing) to scrape away at photographs
Basically you dip the photo in water and then attack it to remove the surface either in large areas with the sandpaper or lines with the awl/sharp pointy thing

2. Using bleach
Removes the cyan layer of colour leaving only magenta and yellow (apparently)
How to- dip the photograph in water, then dip it into 50% bleach/water solution.(or apply with a paintbrush to areas) Rinse with water as soon as the colours start changing.
Wax (or stickers) can be used as a bleach resist. Some of the wax can be rubbed off in a waterbath. Alternatively cover it with paper and iron over it to remove all of it

For uni printers-
If you put clear tape over the image ad ten dissolve the paper in water you will be left with the image on the tape!

Collage techniques
Paper chains
Paint (White emulsion!)
Newspaper
Sewing
Found objects?

This might be useful once we have our photos :)