what is a cyanotype? a cyanotype is a printing process that produces a cyan blue print. engineers use this process because it's a simple low cost process to produce copies of drawings. how are they made? cyanotypes are made with with, Potassium ferricyanide and Ferric ammonium citrate, these are mixed with water then blended together in equal parts. what do you need?
25 grams of Ferric ammonium citrate (green)
10 grams of Potassium ferricyanide
Water (distilled if possible)
Scale or measuring spoons
Measuring jug
3 glass containers for mixing ingredients
Plastic spoons
Face mask (DIY style)
Goggles
Rubber gloves
Apron or old shirt to protect your nice clothes
Newspaper to cover work surface
Cleaning cloth
Brushes or coating rod
Clothes pegs (plastic)
Washing line or rope (plastic)
Art paper or fabric for coating
Glass or a contact print frame
Sunshine or a UV light source
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