Cyanotype

Cyanotype is an old monochrome photographic printing

process which gives a cyan-blue print.

Process Overview

1. Mix two chemicals to create photo sensitive solution of

'sensitizer'.

2. Brush, smear, or soak the sensitizer into cotton-based

watercolor paper.

3. Create a negative image on a transperency with a

laser/inkjet printer or copy machine.

4. Place the negative over the dried, sensitized paper.

5. Expose to UV light.

6. Wash the image in water to develop.

7. Hang to dry, and enjoy!