Wet Cyanotype Printing: a Process Video

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I create some large 14” x 17” prints using a kit from Jacquard and a wet cyanotype method. I am very new to this technique but wanted to share how fun it is to do.
This is the Jacquard kit I used: Jacquard Cyanotype Sensitizer Set a.co/d/eo6kLmq
CLARIFICATION REGARDING USING METAL: I believe it is when painting on the mixed solution that it is best not to use anything with metal parts but once dry, I believe that metal items can be placed onto the surface to create prints (using there shadow). I am not certain what would happen if metal items are place on a wet cyanotype surface.
ADDITIONAL CORRECTION: I believe the Hydrogen peroxide dilution recommended was 50mL in 1 L of water. I wasn’t super precise when adding mine.
Here is the link to my video showing the lamp i made with one of these prints: Cyanotype Lamp for #makerscreativecollab
• Cyanotype Lamp for #ma...
For more information and inspiration regarding Wet Cyanotyping, please check out the following videos:
Glenys Garnett • Wet Cyanotypes
Emma Jukes • wet cyanotype
Stephen McNally • wet cyanotype
I could not find the video of Coleen using the sun printing kit so here is a link to her channel where her and Kathy Berg frequently try out new techniques / @ckartmixedmedia
Here is a link to a prepared sunprint kit (chemicals already on the paper):
#cyanotype #mixedmediatechniques

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@tuthillg Жыл бұрын

Fascintaing process with gorgeous results! Love your fave as well! TFS the inspiration, Yolande!

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gail! 💙💙💙

@penkakostadinova9136 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, Devon!🌹❤️Thank you for sharing the process of the beautiful papers for the lamp you made!

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Penka! I am so glad you enjoyed it 😄

@joycarter8965 Жыл бұрын

Great results Devon! just beautiful prints.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Joy! 💙💙💙

@PMartistStudio Жыл бұрын

Love your results, awesome info and really looking forward to future exploration.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mariah! 💙😄

@annemoar5743 10 ай бұрын

Lovely results. Thanks. 😊

@devonrex4 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@NicieIbarra Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your process - your instructions were very well explained. You got some awesome results!!! I might give it a try, you made it look so simple!

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicie! I had fun trying this, you may want to add the videos I linked in the description to find out more. Thanks for watching 💙

@Cheshirecat-nx9zn Жыл бұрын

You are so brave trying all these methods. They are always a success.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support and encouragement Dar! 💙💙💙

@Jeannette.akaJnett Жыл бұрын

Totally cool and like magic. Beautifully done.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jeanette! 💙😄

@coelura186 Жыл бұрын

Great process! You did well! I love seeing how you figure things out. 👏👏👏💕

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky! I look forward to trying this again next spring (I hope to do a bit more research to improve over the winter).

@MissLinux2010 Жыл бұрын

Super fun project Devon - Love the diversity in the outcome

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lina!!! 💙

@leighcreates Жыл бұрын

That looks like a lot of fun, you got some terrific results.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Leigh, I did have fun!

@secretsquirrelaimee7721 Жыл бұрын

Very cool! I still haven't used mine. Now I may have to. Great job and I love your papers!

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aimee! I hope you do try it, have fun! 💙

@KariGibsonArt Жыл бұрын

That’s such a cool technique and you got some lovely results!❤

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kari! It was a bit of work but fun 😄

@janetnash Жыл бұрын

Wow Devon, what a process !! Thank you for sharing you’re experiment with us. Oh how I loved watching the colour change, and the movement when you added the soap and thenDipped it and instead of going dull it became the most amazing blue colour. Wow magic ! it’s how they made blueprints ! ? this is all so interesting, what amazing results. Wonderful to see how you created the lampshade thank you so much for sharing.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Janet, I am glad you enjoyed it! 💙💙💙 I had fun 😄

@scrapstobeautybyzandra Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to try this, too. They turned out great!

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zandra, I had fun 💙😄

@christyhartman Жыл бұрын

Very interesting process. Thank you for sharing.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! 😄

@chuscaace6321 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video, very well done, fun, fun, fun 🌺 thank you

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💙

@relaxcutglue Жыл бұрын

I’m not done watching yet but I just have to comment! OMG THIS IS SO COOL! I love that the color changes right before our eyes! Also I had no idea the history of Cyanotype, that was fun to learn about too. Thank you so much for taking us through the process, I’m really enjoying this video!💙💙💙

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nicole! I had fun watching it change to the blues too. 💙 Thanks for watching! Lucy says “Hi Shermie” 🐶

@whtwasithinking Жыл бұрын

this all turned out wonderful. I did not know about the wet technique but will try it. I bought this same product back in the spring and had intended to use it this summer but never got around to it. I may have to wait until next summer now.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucy! I hope you have fun with it next spring 💙

@FranOnTheEdge Жыл бұрын

I love what you got with this. I've been wanting to try this for a while, just got some books about it, now I need parts A & B. Those bubbles are gorgeous! Your mention of Turmeric was intriguing.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fran, I am glad you enjoyed it. I did link some good videos on wet cyanotype in the description box. 😄 Thanks for watching!

@FranOnTheEdge Жыл бұрын

@@devonrex4 yes I went on to watch one of them and have added others to my watch later list. The turmeric and other things interest me greatly.

@gmze.b 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Your video is so instructive and clear. I didn't see the vinegar and the soap ideas before. I love it. :)

@devonrex4 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I am glad you found it helpful 💙

@gmze.b 8 ай бұрын

@@devonrex4 💚🙂

@japhyryder66 Жыл бұрын

So cool! I’m dying to try this!

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Have fun! 💙💙💙

@wbcmbythelisha Жыл бұрын

Hey Yolande, this is so cool. I may be partially prepared for this. I have all that foodie stuff in my kitchen. Thanks for sharing.

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

I know you have the Himalayan salt, I think that would make some cool effects! I hope you try it, have fun! 💙

@leonajean1979 Жыл бұрын

Those are awesome. Love that color blue! I wouldn't be able to do all that ☺️

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Leona! Blue is my favorite color 💙 They do sell premade sheets that you could cut smaller and can set out in the sun (but you still have to wash them, however the peroxide bath is just an optional step and they will turn darker blue over time without that step)

@LeeHallphotography Жыл бұрын

wow wow wow absolutely amazing love your results. and very well explained

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope to do more Cyanotype this summer 🌞

@LeeHallphotography Жыл бұрын

I hope you do as well I will be trying it out my self for my uni work later on in the year

@debvoso9490 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Different techniques

@devonrex4 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lizkb5473 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this. I was planning on buying the kit but after seeing what it took I don’t have a place to do it. So you saved me spending money on something I couldn’t do. Now I’ll spend it on something else..hehe

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

They do sell premade sheets that you could cut smaller and can set out in the sun. You still have to wash them afterwards but if paper is small enough, you could do this in the sink. The peroxide bath is just an optional step and they will turn darker blue over time without that step. Whatever you decide to do I know you will have fun, I just wanted to point out some options for you to consider. Thanks for watching Liz 💙

@lizkb5473 Жыл бұрын

@@devonrex4 thanks, good to know. Till next spring my deck doesn’t get sunlight but after that I could do some. I live in a condo so I don’t always have options. Have a great week..

@gaila.c.602 Жыл бұрын

Hi Devon! You always do such awesome videos and techniques! Don't know who your camera man was.. but thanks for doing a great job too! Love this technique. The papers all turned out beautiful! It seems like a lot of work though. TFS 💕

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gail! Yes, it is quite a bit of work to set up but it seemed worth it. I hope to do a few more sessions next spring💙 My 18 year old son was my videographer, I will let him know you appreciated his efforts.👍

@maxinelundbek2814 Жыл бұрын

I have to do this, bought the products have the paper but have to wait till spring. Question though could I use lace on this for the shadows??

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I think lace could would. Probably if it was black lace you would get a better contrast but the white lace may give you some nice subtle details. Have fun Maxine, let me know how it goes. I hope to do another session next summer. 😄

@lightbox617 8 ай бұрын

I started by buying the raw chemicals from Bostwick and Sullivan...and a couple of other chemical supply houses. To mix the chems, I sartet with some YT formulae. It was difficult because the recopies shifted (internally) from English to metric and from solid weights to liquid measure with no regard to logic. When I finally worked it out, I had problems finding a suitable paper. The paper is not only a matter of surface texture but also absorption. The next issue was brush strokes. I want 0 but have not solved that one yet. It only took me a year to find the best useable density for transparent material inkjet negatives. I am looking to print photos; Urban scenes, architecture and nudes. Still working on it and it may be a while

@devonrex4 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! Love the info. I would like to try using transparencies in my cyanotypes but probably not until next summer. Thanks for watching!

@edjaneleiteeddy2781 Жыл бұрын

👏👏💛💛

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💙💙💙

@laovejameme Жыл бұрын

Hi! I have just bough the jacquard cyanotype kit and I was wondering how much water I have to put in the bottles? Great video by the way, very helpful!! thanks

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

You fill them each up pretty much (from how I understood the directions). I used distilled water because it is my understanding that they can keep well for quite some time. You don’t mix the two solutions together though until right before you are ready to use it. Have fun! Please tag me on instagram if you post your results 💙

@laovejameme Жыл бұрын

@@devonrex4 thank you! I'm doing some this week so definitely will tag you soon!!!

@lProtea Ай бұрын

did u use white vinegar?

@devonrex4 Ай бұрын

Yes, I used diluted white vinegar. Tfw

@gillyb44 Жыл бұрын

wet cyantoype is better colour response if left for at least 3 hours. If using canvas 30 mins is adequate. Its great to play

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks for the tip. I will leave it longer next time (probably won’t get a chance until next spring). Thanks for watching, I appreciate your advice 👍

@janetvisochi-baum7572 Жыл бұрын

oh wow Devon this is fantastic - this process created some beautiful results - and you may want to remove and block one of the below comments - they pop up everywhere!!

@devonrex4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Janet, I am glad you liked it! (Yes, I get those frequently when video first goes up, reported and blocked now, thank you for the heads up😉)

@janetvisochi-baum7572 Жыл бұрын

@@devonrex4 🤗🤗