Introduction to Cyanotype: Create a Botanical Print
Playing with tannins
A course by Carasco / Emilie Lacour , Cyanotype Artist and Photographer
About the video: Playing with tannins
Overview
“In this lesson I will teach you the revealing step of transforming Prussian blue into a sepia tone. This is the tannin toning technique. ”
In this video lesson Carasco / Emilie Lacour addresses the topic: Playing with tannins, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Cyanotype: Create a Botanical Print . Explore the enchanting world of cyanotype photography! Join this course to master the ancient technique of capturing nature's beauty..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will focus on the last stage of the cyanotype process. which involves development. We will alter the Prussian blue hue through a technique known as toning in photography. The only way to achieve toning naturally is through the action of tannins. Tannins will alter the blue of the cyanotype. into a sepia tone by causing a chemical reaction on the iron salts. This toning method can be done with any element containing tannin. such as tea. coffee. walnut husk. or tannic acid. for example. To perform tannin toning. it is first necessary to develop your cyanotype in Prussian bl...”
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Carasco / Emilie Lacour
A course by Carasco / Emilie Lacour
Emilie Lacour, known artistically as Carasco, is a cyanotype artist with a deep connection to nature. Originally trained in textile design, she has spent years perfecting her craft, blending art and photography in unique ways. Her work focuses on creating botanical prints using sunlight and natural elements. She has published a book, *La Magie du Cyanotype*, and regularly shares her passion through workshops and collaborations with other artists.
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