In this class you will learn how to make a wet cyanotype print, the classic ingredients, and how to combine it all for uniquely beautiful, experimental prints.

THE BASIC PROCESS

The beautiful thing about the wet cyanotype process is that if you are familiar with the classic process, this is only a small deviation of adding some moisture and possibly some other ingredients before you expose. But other than that, it's the same. You can till expose outside or under a UV light and you still develop in water.

ALL SUPPLIES

Cyanotype Supplies

Cyanotype Paper - Buy Pre-coated from Amazon or get cyanotype chemistry to mix and coat your own watercolor paper (I've never tried the pre-coated paper with the wet process myself, but there's no technical reason it shouldn't work.)
Printing Frame - In this case just using a cheap old frame probably won't work, mainly because the backs of those tend to be cheap cardboard, which won't work well with all the moisture. I'd recommend a piece of glass on top of a piece of wood, or even two pieces of glass, and maybe some clamps to hold it all tight together.
Something You Want to Print - I'd recommend using plant material or other silhouette-type objects rather than digital negatives for this wet process

Wet Process Supplies

*note - everything in this list is optional (except for the water) and I'm sure you have other items on hand that may work to add new colors or give different liquid effects. Go experiment!

Wet Add-Ins - Water (in a spray bottle makes it easy), White Vinegar, Liquid Soap
Dry Add-Ins - Turmeric, Paprika, Chili Powder, Coffee, Hibiscus, Salt
Other Materials - Plastic Wrap

Alright, that's all you need! Be sure you make a project to share your finished wet-process prints!

CYANOTYPE REFRESHER

If you need an introduction or refresher on the basic steps of the cyanotype process, you can check out my other classes on my profile, or jump right into one of the classes below.

Jacqueline ODonnell

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