Cyanotype process

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. . .

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

Fiber artist Sue Reno is here to show you how to effortlessly experiment with cyanotype printing on a wide range of surfaces — including fabric — using specialty chemicals! Since the mid-1800s, cyanotype has been a creative (and cost-effective) way to reproduce plants, photographs, documents, and more. So when it comes to what you can create with cyanotype, there really is no limit.

Cyanotype is an early photographic process creating images without a camera. Two chemicals, ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide are mixed together to create a photosensitive solution which …

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

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

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, commonly known as “sun prints”, are a very fun and immediate form of basic photography. A brief description of the process: A piece of paper is treated with a photo sensitive solu…

A #throwbackthursday to my double exposure tea toned cyanotype experiments from last year. I plan to revisit this imagery soon, but maybe using a new (to me) process . . . . . . #cyanotype #doubleexposure #starlings #murmuration #teatone