Introduction to Cyanotype: Create a Botanical Print

Introduction to Cyanotype: Create a Botanical Print

“You've made it to the end! Thank you for taking this course. I hope you enjoyed it and it inspired you to create a content strategy. Now it's time to prepare your project. I encourage you to make your cyanotypes now. To do this, during your picking walks: contemplate, observe, choose but above all respect! Nature is precious, pick responsibly, give meaning to your work. Then carefully follow the three main steps of the cyanotype process: Sensitization, Exposure, Revelation: The sensitization stage must be done away from daylight. Artificial lighting, on the other hand, presents no problem. Prepare your chemicals and supports with rigor and caution, then create your compositions with creativity and meticulousness.

The exposure will then be in full sun. It's up to you to play with time, that of the sky and that of the clock. Leave your cyanotypes for about 10 minutes to react under the creative rays and refer to the UV indexes indicated on the weather sites, they will allow you to adapt your exposure times. But to understand them, there is only one rule: experimentation! Make a mistake, a little too much sun or not enough. You will then understand this subtle balance between the elements and gradually arrive at the desired result. Then it's time for the revelation! This step can be done outdoors but in this case, in the shade. However, I recommend doing it indoors to ensure better rinsing and to be as close as possible to water points. Let yourself be amazed by this magic of the revelation. Don't hesitate to change the water in your bath if it becomes too tinted. Finish rinsing your cyanotype under a trickle of clear water. Of course, have fun! We have seen together some variations, like the wet cyanotype, tannin toning, light effects. Do not put limits on your imagination and find your Prussian blue identity! Test different papers, whether of different weights or colors, test different brushes, enhance your cyanotypes with paint, etc. Everything is possible. Revive in your own way this wonderful process so long forgotten. And show me your creations! I would be happy to discover them and exchange with you on the Domestika forum! I wish you beautiful creations and see you very soon!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Thank you very much for taking this Domestika course with me. Now it's your turn to make cyanotypes! Before leaving you alone with your chemicals and sunlight. i offer some advice. First and foremost. be meticulous when preparing your photosensitive solution. Remember to stay well shielded from daylight indoors. Then. gather and prepare your necessary materials. Coat them with the photosensitive solution to prepare them for reacting to sunlight exposure. Once again. stay well protected from UV light. Compose your arrangement with plants carefully. This step is crucial. so don't rush. Take t...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Cyanotype: Create a Botanical Print

• Level: Beginner
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• 5 units
• 16 lessons (1h 40m)
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  Craft

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  Arts & Crafts, DIY, Engraving, Film Photography, Fine Arts, Photography, Printing