In this class, you will learn "How to Create a Portrait in Cyanotype" using your favorite photos. Cyanotypes are a type of contact print that uses sunlight to produce a photograph and have this beautiful Prussian blue color. The process is fairly simple, you need a few materials, basic Photoshop knowledge, and a bright sunny day to get you started.

Decorate your space with beautiful blue sun prints and give your photos an alternative look. Take a photo of your family, your friends, your pets, or yourself to start with the project. I will guide you through the entire process and give you examples of how I print my own Cyanotypes. And tips along the way so you complete your first project successfully.

Did I mention that this alternative technique is also eco-friendly? You don't have to worry about touching dangerous chemicals.

The materials you need are:

· Cyanotype chemical kit (Solution A + Solution B= light-sensitive solution)

· Tray and Water to wash the print

· Hydrogen Peroxide 3%

· Household Ammonia (optional)

· Brushes to coat the paper -foam or hair-

· Watercolor or mix media paper, cotton-based.

· Old picture frame 8x10” or larger (glass or acrylic and the chipboard)

· Binder clips

· Transparency paper

· Photoshop and Printer

The technique is easy to follow and very rewarding to see the results in a manner of minutes. The class is divided into topics:

The Project
The Cyanotype Process
Setting Up Your Space
Choosing the Paper
Mixing the Solution and Coating the Paper
Assembling and Exposing the Cyanotype
Developing and Washing the Cyanotype
The Final Print

Once you learn how to use the technique, you can create as many prints as you want.

Gather all your material and start your Project!

Andrea Sancho

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