Yes, cyanotype is very easy for beginners! It’s a simple process, especially compared to other photographic or printmaking techniques. The basic steps involve collecting some foliage, exposing the paper to UV light (like sunlight) with the objects placed on top to create a negative image. After exposure, simply wash the paper in water to reveal the deep blue tones characteristic of cyanotypes.
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FAQ
Is Cyanotype Easy for Beginners?
Is Cyanotype a New Technique?
No, cyanotype printing is not a new technique—it’s actually quite old! Cyanotype was invented in 1842 by the British scientist Sir John Herschel, and became more widely known and used after Anna Atkins, a British botanist, adopted it in the 1840s to create photographic images of plants. She’s often considered one of the first female photographers and used cyanotype to produce beautiful botanical prints.
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Where we can we use paper products at The Wild Darkroom, and keep packing to a minimum. When it’s up to us, our products are all recyclable or compostable. As people inspired by nature, we want to do as much as we can to care for it.
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We coat all of our cyanotype paper by hand. Printed products are printed in-house or locally in the UK. We love and use local and recycled wherever we can at The Wild Darkroom.
Quick Delivery
We pack and post all your lovely orders within 1 – 3 days. We make our printing paper in small batches every week. We always have paper ready to post to you when you need it!
