Cyanotype process

The original wet cyanotype method, as first invented by Krista McCurdy

What is cyanotype?

Christina Z. Anderson spends her hard earned money ($1613) on paper research for cyanotype papers and generously shares the results.

Did you know that Cyanotype prints don't always have to be blue? They can be toned and even bleached to alter their colour. The key is to use anything with a high tannin content. Tannins are commonly found in the bark of trees, leaves, buds, stems, fruits, seeds, roots, an. . .

A cyanotype is a photographic process that produces a cyan blue print. The print can easily be made on a large variety of materials, so I wanted to see what would happen when experimenting with fabric. It worked! The process wasn’t that much different than if you were to use paper, so if you’ve ever tried that method, you’re a step ahead of the game. The best way to come by the chemicals needed for the process is to purchase a kit from Photographers’ Formulary.

Artist Jo Howell has been using alternative photographic processes in the creation of artworks since 2010. Cyanotype has proved to be one of her favourite go-too processes for coping with lockdown.

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A list of how we can use cyanotype process on many materials.

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The Art of Education University on Instagram: "Dive into the magical world of cyanotypes—a timeless art form that combines science and creativity in the classroom. This hands-on process is perfect for K–12 students, offering endless opportunities to explore light, shadows, and design. Learn how you can implement and elevate cyanotypes in your classroom without a darkroom! Comment 💡 for a direct link to the article. #artteacher #cyanotype"

Cyanotypes are not photographic images made with a camera but are related to the days of working in the darkroom inasmuch as they are created on chemical-sensitized paper and sunlight!

Photographer Mathieu Stern has put together a simple step-by-step that will teach you how to turn your digital photographs into beautiful cyanotype

A list of how we can use cyanotype process on many materials.