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Printing with the Sun: Capturing the Beauty of Nature with Cyanotypes

by Madge Evers

A practical introduction to sun-powered printmaking

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A practical introduction to sun-powered printmaking

Cyanotype printing turns sunlight and light-sensitive materials into blue-toned images, and this guide organizes the process from basic methods to more experimental approaches. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions introduce the fundamentals, while more than a dozen projects offer ways to build printmaking skills. Natural forms such as ferns, feathers, and leaves provide source material, alongside household items and effects involving soap bubbles and washing soda. The book also includes work by cyanotype artists, placing the projects within a broader range of contemporary practice. With its emphasis on accessible supplies and hands-on experimentation, it connects outdoor observation with a specific photographic printmaking technique.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults interested in learning cyanotype printing through illustrated instructions and projects
  • Nature lovers who want to incorporate found forms such as leaves and feathers into art
  • Printmakers curious about experimenting with cyanotype materials and effects

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Cyanotype printmakingNature-inspired artHands-on creative practiceExperimental techniques

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Book overview

Use the power of the sun to capture the beauty of nature with this step-by-step guide to cyanotype printing.

Cyanotype printing is a simple photographic process that uses the sun's rays to create a chemical reaction, allowing you to easily capture stunning prints, using everything from ferns and feathers to lace and leaves. This accessible art form is the perfect way to blend time in nature with creativity. A few inexpensive supplies and a sunny day are all you need to start creating. Author Madge Evers has been teaching the cyanotype technique for years, while also developing her own thriving creative practice, making her the perfect guide and teacher.

In Printing with the Sun, you'll learn the basics of the cyanotype process with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. Once you've mastered the fundamentals, explore experimental techniques using everything from soap bubbles to washing soda to create inventive new takes on cyanotype printing. Over a dozen projects will build your printmaking skills and introduce you to new aspects of the art. The book also features stunning works of art from cyanotype artists across the country to spark your creative imagination.
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