Cyanotyping is a fantastic way to create beautifully expressive photographic prints at home that are incredibly long lasting and Earthfriendly. Unfortunately, like most things, it can seem daunting. That's why I wanted to take you with me on a complete beginning to end journey to show you just how uncomplicated and simple it can be to make highquality cyanotypes yourself. I'll show you exactly what you need (and don't need).

You'll find no pretention here; no specialized equipment or tools. Just a couple of chemicals (check in the list below), then sun, and some water.

I'll have full tamp stamps soon but for now here are the times when Leia makes her appearances :)
Leia 03:05
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Barebones Cyanotype Chemicals and Tools

Chemicals from the video:
Jacquard Potassium Ferricyanide https://amzn.to/3gYzJzV
Jacquard Ferric Ammonium Citrate https://amzn.to/3s27hDz
Premixed solutions/brushes kit (if you don't want to mix as I do in the video) https://amzn.to/3h0C8dz

Hydrogen peroxide can be found at virtually any drug or general store should you choose to use that as I show. White vinegar, of course, is available at your local grocery store. Most white vinegar comes in 4%5% dilutions; either is fine.

Papers:
You can make a Cyanotype on virtually any surface! The paper I use in the video is an acidfree, hotpressed, 11x14 inch 300gsm watercolor paper I purchased from a local craft store. Here are some similar papers on Amazon. Remember! It doesn't need to be an ultraexpensive paper to make your print. Acidfree papers are best, however, for longer archival life.

9x12 inch 300gsm watercolor paper https://amzn.to/3s4gMSV
11x14 inch 300 gsm watercolor paper https://amzn.to/3gYy2m3
8x10 inch 300gsm hotpressed water color paper https://amzn.to/3sS3Gaw

Brushes and Bottles:

The EXACT brushes and bottles I use in the video
Japanese Hake` brush set on eBay https://ebay.us/qjz13j
100ml Blue glass dropper bottles https://amzn.to/3s1rn0Y

Remember! A regular paint brush from the hardware store is just fine! Whatever you use, just make sure that it's only used for your emulsion applications. Here are some other brushes and storage containers that work perfectly fine:

Foam craft brushes (also can likely be found EXTREAMLY cheap locally) https://amzn.to/3LLPdp8
100ml Amber glass dropper bottles https://amzn.to/3gYPiYm

Ink I use to spot the print in the video (matches perfectly):

Parker Pen Quink Blue Black https://amzn.to/3GXYkQ8

The inkjet transparencies I use are no longer available but here is a similar product on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/34VdUiv



Aside from using my links above, here are some things that really help keep this whole wheel rolling. I always appreciate your support!

My Website: www aphotographist.com

'ON THE LEFT: Photographs from the Edge of California' book
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My wild pony book 'FACES OF GRAYSON': https://bit.ly/FacesOfGrayson

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