ONLINE CYANOTYPE COURSE
Master the Art of Cyanotype:
Create Stunning Prints from Home
Learn step-by-step how to create beautiful cyanotype prints with the help of the sun
Cyanotype is a beautiful photographic technique that makes blue and white images with photographic negatives or objects.
The prints are made with the help of some chemicals, the sun and water. Making this process very connected to nature and it’s rhythms.
In this workshop I’ll guide you through the steps to make your own cyanotypes, and the variables involved, so you can adapt the process to your own needs.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction
Introduction
What is cyanotype
History and References
Module 2: Preparation
Gathering the materials
Preparation of your workspace
Safety
UV strength
Module 4: Let’s print!
Mixing and coating
Cleaning
Making Test strips
Before you print
Printing
Modules 3: What to print
What to print
Basics for the digital negative
Module 5: Care and Troubleshooting
How to take care of your print
Mold
Troubleshooting
If you want to experiment more
Start Printing
Start Printing
Enroll and enjoy full access to all course content.
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Give the gift of creativity!
This gift card includes access to the inspiring online cyanotype course where your loved one can learn to create stunning blueprints from home. Perfect for anyone looking to try something new and magical!
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At the checkout you can choose to email the gift card directly to the person whom you want to gift.
They will receive an email with a code to redeem the gift card. This means they can make a purchase and add the code in their checkout to get the discount from the gift card.
The email includes step-by-step instructions and links, as well as a personal message that you can personalise!
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You will need to do separate purchases for each. This ensures each of them receive a separate email with their unique code.
FAQs
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This course is perfect for artists, photographers, crafters, and anyone interested in learning a unique and historical printing technique. No prior experience is necessary!
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• History and Basics of Cyanotype: Understand the origins and evolution of cyanotype printing, from its invention by Sir John Herschel to its modern-day applications.
• Materials and Chemicals: Get acquainted with the essential materials, including the photosensitive chemicals (ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide), papers, and other materials.
• Preparing Your Print Surface: Learn how to coat your chosen paper with the photosensitive solution.
• Creating Your Design: Explore various techniques for designing your cyanotype print, using objects, plants, and transparencies.
• Exposure Process: Harness the power of the sun (or a UV light source) to expose your design, creating beautiful blue hues.
• Developing and Washing: Discover the process of developing your print in water and the final steps to reveal your masterpiece.
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Throughout the course, I’ll be guiding you through the creation of your own cyanotype prints.
By the end of the course you’ll have all the knowledge to create prints on your own, and keep adapting the process to your own needs.
You’ll have lifetime access to all the videos, so you can always go back, and check whatever you need.
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An apron or old clothes. It can get messy!
A dimly lit room with no direct sunlight (you can also cover the windows or close the curtains).
Cyanotype chemicals (ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide).
Watercolour paper (or any paper that can resist the washing)
gloves
Something to make a shadow (object, or transparent film to make a negative)
More details here
Live workshops in Lisbon
I’ve been doing this for a while with some great results! If you are around the are and would like to attend a live workshop you can subscribe to my newsletter where I’ll share the next dates!
