r/cyanotypes

I submitted to a local gallery for an exhibition called “Constellations”

You could only use 3 colors, Prussian blue, white, and gold. All the work in the show will be matted at the same 11 x 14 size for consistency and the gallery provided the paper.

The original plan was for the works to move positions each day to accompany a show (some sort of interpretive dance) partnering with the civic theater. That part of the plan has fallen through so they will remain in one place for the duration of the exhibit. I wasn’t planning on having to title or name the work so I’m struggling to pick something that fits.

Here is what I have in mind: “Spilling Stars” or “Midnight Confetti”

I’m open to other suggestions.

this has got to be the best print I have ever made. I used this freaky microwavable flower press and spent hours tweaking the position while it was fully drying, but wow so worth it. exposure time was about 13 minutes in afternoon sun. Bleeding hearts are so difficult to work with so these results just have me jumping for joy.

My first quilt ever!!

Have been playing around with using Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils on top of cyanotypes - lots of fun :)

It wasn't that much easy, because I don't make big prints that much often. Especially if it's a color print. But I like the result. The skin tone is just flawless. That's the most important thing

having a lot of fun with solarfast! lots and lots of oopsie moments throughout the past few weeks but getting better each time. ive created about 25 garments to sell at my friend's vintage shop - super fun to get creative and sell them. Ive been loving it more than using traditional chemicals on fabric.

still having a few issues with bleeding - maybe im not washing enough or correctly? these looked great but still had some unexposed hidden dye in it so its a lovely shade of light blue now. looks cool but would rather control what I can. any tips appreciated! ☀️

Edit: didnt realize this would blow up!! My instagram is @kelly.from.earth if anyone wants to follow along. Starting to share my pieces with the world at a friends shop this week. 😊

My daughter has been listening to an audio version of Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel and she is obsessed so for Christmas I made her a tiny handmade book.

I traced the illustrations with a pencil on tracing paper and did cyanotypes. Then I used japanese bookbinding for the final object.

First time printing on a bag this big! Previously did a smaller pouch. This time I printing out a large negative. Had a little bit of the solution leak towards the top but even then I think it turned out great!

Definitely will be trying again, just need to get a few more totes.

Let me know if you have any tips to help with the ink leaking :)

shooting at dusk. mw formula with tweaks. now how to avoid the chemical spots in the sky…

This week's duotone experiments. First layer toned with turmeric, gave a nice bright yellow, more vibrant than bleaching though it faded a bit. Second layer good old prussian blue.

From a photo I took of Edinburgh Castle a couple of weeks back. Needs a longer exposure time on the yellow layer, I think 🤔 I made a process video for this one - I'll add the link in the comments.

I am so happy with how this turned out. Photo by me. Indigo mixed media paper. Cog in a machine...

I'm feeling pretty confident with my stencil tests now, so I'm considering investing in higher quality paper/chemicals since both of what I have now were more affordable options so I could see how I liked it. (Edit typo)

It’s a 100% silk tie, I applied the cyanotype in a darkroom with safe lights, dried with a hairdryer on the least amount of heat, exposed in the sun for 8 mins and washed for about 2-3 mins, but water was running clear. I didn’t use any other chemicals.

Is there anything I can do to clear the white areas or how can I save this?

i can't believe how beautiful they are😭💙

I can't stop looking at it.