![]() ![]() If I was starting out exploring Cyanotype this would be the book to get. "An excellent workbook for a Cyanotype workshop. David Eisenbeg, photographer and professional printer " Blueprints to Cyanotypes is excellently illustrated and the description of the process is clear and crisp" This book helps give cyanotype the respect it deserves as an art form. I will be using it as a resource and also a good jumping off place to find other more technical resources. ![]() It’s an excellent overview of the "artistic" cyanotype process. "The subject is covered in great depth with detailed instruction on every aspect of the process, the work will be a reference book for the newcomer to the process and very useful to those with a good deal of experience… As well as being a superb introduction to the process the book will also be an inspiration to anyone who reads it." "This is fantastic book and I rate it 10 out of 10! For anyone starting out in cyanotype it is an excellent guide to making prints… I wish it was around when I was learning to do cyanotypes." Gary and Malin moved to Stockholm in 2004 where Gary runs his own company, and continues to write, direct, paint and make cyanotypes. As a director Gary has made numerous shortfilms, television adverts, programmes and documentaries. His master’s thesis lead him to find work in the television industry and he moved to London to work as an editor and writer/director. His paintings have been exhibited throughout the east coast. An early interest in writing and drawing led him to pursue both fine art painting and writing. She is still actively managing its expansion as the editor. Malin also started the website, – an information centre for historic photographic methods in use today. The research for the thesis involved a lot of work with cyanotypes and also sparked the idea for the book. Martin’s School of Design in London, in “alternative photography”. Blueprint to cyanotypes is a result of a Masters thesis from Central St. ![]() Malin Fabbri, from Sweden, has over 8 years of printing experience in cyanotypes and teaching workshops. So, if you want to explore a fun alternative photographic process or seriously want to experiment with producing unique fine art, make a cyanotype. Cotton, linen, silk, handmade paper, watercolor paper and rags are just number of alternatives. Cyanotypes print on anything made of natural fibre. ![]() Pre-coated paper is available, but one of the benefits of working with cyanotypes is the great flexibility of material and paper available to you. The chemicals are cheap, and most of the other items used can be found around the house. The developing process is straightforward. Some of my best prints were the product of ‘happy accidents’. One of the things I found most refreshing about the process was the unpredictability of the results. The results of the next day’s printing surprised me.Īlthough the alchemy of the darkroom had always captivated me, developing a print in the sun was like a liberation. I bought chemicals and spent an evening coating paper and cloth. I was intrigued by the blue images and wanted to test the cyanotype process to see what it had to offer. Of all the alternative processes the cyanotype is the one closest to my heart. Even the experienced cyanotypist may learn a thing or two.īlueprint to cyanotypes is published by – a website and information center dedicated to alternative photographic processes. It offers the beginner a step-by-step guide, from choosing material to making the final print. In addition, it gives experienced photographers and artists a great excuse to take their eyes off the computer screen and get their hands dirty.īlueprint to cyanotypes is all you will need to get started with cyanotypes. It can also be seen as a gateway to further exploration of historic photographic methods. It is relatively easy and safe enough to nurture a child’s interest in photography. The cyanotype is often the first alternative process that people try.
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