Cyanotype Tuesday

Cyanotype Tuesday!!


Today students joined me after school to continue our exploration of Cyanotypes.

Using Formulary Cyanotype Powder Kit, I prepared the solution which was coated on a Twin size cotton sheet (white). I hung it to dry on a clothes line in the darkroom with the lights off and a fan. Two hours later it was dry and I stored it in a paper safe bag until after school.

Formulary Cyanotype Powder Kit

Product Details:

One of the oldest photographic processes and one of the least expensive. Cyanotypes have a long full scale and distinctive blue color. The process can be used to produce a pale white image on a blue background or a blue image on a white background. This process is a contact print process and can be transferred to a variety of media; paper, cloth, leather, etc. This kit will produce 24 8x10 prints.

History of Cyanotypes

This was the first successful non-silver photographic printing process and invented by Sir John Herschel in 1842.  It is an inexpensive process and proper care must be taken when using. It can be coated on fabric, paper, ceramics, glass, canvas as well as much more.

Look for more notes and "How-To's" on Ms. Brock's Notes Page (coming soon).

Finished Project

Prepping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a little overexposed.....but full sun which works best! Exposure time: 20 mins

If you add Hydrogen Peroxide to the wash bath you will see the Prussian Blue color immediately. (Good for those who are impatient : ))

Wash Thoroughly