Creating a Framed Cyanotype Window Decoration
December 08, 2023 • Naomi Southon
As we have covered in previous blog posts cyanotype photography is an alternative form of creating photographic images. Two chemicals are mixed together creating a photosensitive solution which can be used to coat paper or fabric. This solution is allowed to dry in darkness as it is sensitive to UV light. Once dry it's ready for use and it can be exposed. In this project I'll walk you through the whole process from coating the paper to creating a framed print.
Making Your Own UV Box for Cyanotype Making
November 24, 2023 • Naomi Southon
A UV bed or UV box can be a valuable tool for cyanotype enthusiasts who want to create prints without relying on sunshine. Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that uses a photosensitive solution and UV light to produce distinctive blue-toned images. Traditionally, this process requires exposure to natural sunlight, but with a UV bed, you can achieve the same results in a controlled environment.
Even More Cyanotype Tie Dye and Shibori
July 27, 2023 • Naomi Southon
Following on from the previous blog post using the tube technique these next few pieces were created using that technique but with various extra treatments and folding applied.
More Cyanotype Tie Dye and Shibori
July 25, 2023 • Naomi Southon
After dabbling with tie dying the tea bag paper treated with cyanotype chemicals and creating some interesting effects (see previous blog post on Cyanotype tie dye) my mind went into overdrive! I researched and trawled google for techniques to try. It's not as simple as just tie dying the paper as the effects are created depending on where the sunlight can reach or not reach and in a heavily folded piece of shibori the only exposed surfaces would be the outsides and the majority would stay white. Here are a selection of the results I achieved this time.
Tie Dye Cyanotype
July 17, 2023 • Naomi Southon
Tie dying paper is tricky as the paper is usually too fragile to be manipulated a lot, especially when damp. Knowing that the tea bag paper is strong when wet I suddenly thought that I could try things I might with a fabric but could then use it as a collage paper! Coooool!