Step-by-Step
Cyanotype
Cyanotype is a simple, sun-powered/light printing process that uses light to transfer images or objects onto paper, creating rich blue, one-of-a-kind prints.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Cyanotype chemicals (Part A
- Watercolor/cotton paper (300gsm preferred)
- Printed photo negative (on transparency)
Glass or acrylic sheet
Sunlight
Tray of cool water
Step 1: Mix
Combine equal parts of Solution A + B in low light.
Step 2: Coat
Brush an even layer onto your paper.
Let dry completely in the dark.
Step 3: Place the Negative
Lay your transparency negative directly on the dried paper.
Secure tightly with glass so it stays flat.
Step 4: Expose
Place in direct sunlight for about 5–15 minutes.
The paper will shift from green to bronze/gray.
Step 5: Rinse
Rinse in cool water for 5–10 minutes.
The blue will appear and deepen as it oxidizes.
Step 6: Dry
Lay flat to dry. Color fully develops within 24 hours.That’s it — you’ve transferred your image using light itself.