After recently learning about Cyanotype Printing (see my blog post HERE), I became intrigued by a second technique of this process called "Wet" Cyanotype Printing. There are so many unknown possibilities with wet cyanotype and I couldn't wait to try this technique.
Gathering up some weeds and wild flowers with no particular plan is really a fun component of this printing process. I had previously painted several sheets of watercolor papers with the special print solution and placed them in an area that was fairly dark to dry. (Under a bed is a great place for a dark environment away from UV light. I laid a 55 gallon bag down to protect the carpet from the wet papers.) Once the plant materials are arranged, the magic to this process is to leave it in the sun to "do its thing."
This first piece is about 8x11 size. I am fascinated by the uneven greens and blues in the background! You don't know what the results are until you decide it is done and rinse off the solution under water.
Gathering up some weeds and wild flowers with no particular plan is really a fun component of this printing process. I had previously painted several sheets of watercolor papers with the special print solution and placed them in an area that was fairly dark to dry. (Under a bed is a great place for a dark environment away from UV light. I laid a 55 gallon bag down to protect the carpet from the wet papers.) Once the plant materials are arranged, the magic to this process is to leave it in the sun to "do its thing."
This first piece is about 8x11 size. I am fascinated by the uneven greens and blues in the background! You don't know what the results are until you decide it is done and rinse off the solution under water.
The next piece is about 5x7 in size and I really like the result!
Because I've always loved backgrounds, wet cyanotype printing appeals to me in exciting ways. I can't wait to continue experimenting!
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XOXO
LYN
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XOXO
LYN
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