The process involves mixing two chemicals to produce a light-sensitive solution. This is then used to coat paper, wood or textiles. A negative or an object can be used to create a photographic image when exposed to sunlight or an ultraviolet light source.

SPW has all the facilities for making cyanotypes

A wide range of found objects can be used exploiting texture and shape with great subtlety. These found objects hold the light back. The emulsion can also be painted onto fabric for development as a textile piece. and further embellishments can be added.

Recommended books

Blueprint to Cyanotypes: Malin Fabbri and Gary Fabbri

Malin Fabbri, AlternativePhotography.com 2006

ISBN-13 978-1-4116-9838-3

If you are interested in alternative photography cyanotype is the easiest place to start. This excellent book gives clear and well illustrated step-by-step instructions. Available from www.alternativephotography.com.

Alternative Photography: Art and Artists Edition 1 by Malin Fabbri

Malin Fabbri, AlternativePhotography.com 2006

A good companion volume to Blueprint to Cyanotypes, this book explores the work of artists and photographers from around the world who choose to work in alternative or antique photographic techniques.