Blueprint ‘Lavatera#1’
The simplest kind of cyanotype print is a photogram, made by arranging objects on sensitised paper. Fresh or pressed plants are a typical subject but any solid object will create a direct print. For this print I used a very delicate flower called Lavatera. A sheet of glass pressed the fresh leaves into close contact with the paper, resulting in a sharp image with slightly washed edges.
About cyanotypes
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. Engineers used the process into the 20th century as a simple and low-cost process to produce copies of drawings, referred to as blueprints. The process uses two chemicals: ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide. Mixed together it will be sensitive to light. Applied on paper, fabrics and many other materials these photograms have many different appearances. Making blueprints, or so called cyanotypes is on of the main printing techniques I use.
To Frame or not to Frame
Most frames are custom made due to odd sized papers I use. Although it preserves the work better, framing sometimes makes an artwork less affordable, especially when clarity glass is used. When I offer artwork without a frame it is because I’d like to give you an opportunity to make your own choice in framing or not to. If you wish for a custom advice, please contact me.
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