Description
Cyanotype Set-- Component Set for Photographic blueprints on paper and fabric.
Cyanotype is the “original” sun-printing process, one of the earliest
photographic techniques. Discovered in 1842 and distinctive for producing
rich, Prussian blue monochromatic prints, Cyanotype was popular well into the
20th century as an inexpensive method for reproducing photographs, documents,
maps and plans (hence the enduring architectural term “blueprint”) and
famously, for making impressions of biological specimens in the field
(“photograms”). Harness the power of the sun to make detailed prints from
virtually any object that casts a shadow: tools, toys, plants, leaves, stones,
sand, string, lace, etc. Simply place the object on the sensitized surface and
expose to sunlight (UV). Use a digitally-printed photographic negative (an
inverted black and white photo inkjet-printed onto a transparency) instead of
an object to create full-resolution photographs on paper or fabric. Great for
photographers, mixed media artists, printmakers, quilters, kids and more, the
cyanotype process is easy, forgiving, quick, magical and fun. Capture the
nuance of every shadow—a fun group activity for any age!