Properties & Qualities
Application
Architecture Art Furnishing Furniture Sample making
Qualities
2D Colourful Rigid Smooth
Colour
Blue
Sample Information
Date of Creation
March 25th, 2023
Dimensions
220mm X 170mm X 1mm
Culture & Context
Cyanotype photography is a camera-less technique that involves laying an object on a material coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it to UV light. The piece is then washed with water, producing a tonal range of blues depending on the material being used and the exposure time. The material will reach its final colour state after 24 hours |
Process & Production
The cyanotype solution is applied to the material surface using a brush or sponge roller away from sunlight. Leave to dry for a half hour before placing your objects or patterns on the material surface – The material is then exposed to sunlight for anywhere from 3 to 30 minutes, depending on the strength of the sunlight. The material is then rinsed with cold water for 5 minutes before being left to dry |
Recipe Details
Cyanotype kits are readily available in a two-part solution. Mix equal parts of solution A and B before applying this to the material surface in a darkened, dimly lit room and allow to dry for 30 minutes before exposing it to the surface. |
Credits
Craft Maker
Tom Dalton
Photographer
Tom Dalton