Cyanotype Cotton Squares - 25 Pack (6" x 6", White)

What is Cyanotype? It is a mid-1800's early alternative photographic process invented by Sir John Herschel, in England. Now it is used as an everyday art material for all ages.

How does it work? The Cyanotype Store makes pre-coated 100% natural fiber cotton which creates a sun-sensitive printable surface. To make a Cyanotype print, choose a design or object you want to print on to the cotton (ideas: ferns and flowers, photographic negatives, designs printed on transparency film and found objects like lace, beach glass, and any objects large or small. Follow these steps to make a Cyanotype Print:
1) Lay your design on the pre-coated Cyanotype Cotton
2) Place it in the sun or under a UV (Ultra Violet) lamp for 10-15 minutes
3) Rinse the exposed Cyanotype Cotton in water for 5 minutes. Results: Cyanotype creates an aesthetically brilliant Prussian Blue color around the design area. The design remains the original color of the cotton. White, violet, lime, turquoise, orange and raspberry are some cyanotype cotton color options available on Amazon. See images for printing examples.

Unique attributes of Cyanotype Store Cyanotype Cotton: Made in the USA, non- toxic (ideal for all ages), environmentally safe, easy to teach, archival-a fine art material, cotton has a 250 thread count and durable for repeated rinsing, no darkroom is needed, conforms to ASTM D4236 (certified as a safe art material for children).