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Designing and Exposing Print

Place an object or photographic negative onto the prepared paper. I

recommend objects with interesting shapes and outlines. This is
why plants make such a perfect subject matter. Lace, cut stencils,

transparencies, and negatives, make equally engaging images.
Details will be obscured by the wax, so it is best to think of

cyanotype as a starting point to your creative layering and use
elements with high contrast and distinct edges. Once your

composition is set, place glass on top, and secure it with clips.

Use glass and clips to secure designs Here is a print that’s been exposed
and place in the sun. In the winter in the sun. It has not yet been
months (as seen here), it will need washed out in water.
to be exposed for a longer time.

The paper is exposed when placed in the sun or a UV light box. I

prefer the sun. It’s free and doesn’t require space or maintenance.
The paper will begin to change color during exposure, from yellow

green to a dark silvery blue. When this happens, it’s time to wash
out your print.

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