Botanical Cyanotype: A Guide to the Art of Sun Printing - Hardcover

by Sarah Bourne Rafferty (Author)

Turn every nature walk into a masterpiece with artist and educator Sarah Bourne Rafferty's complete guide to cyanotype, a process that blends sunlight with a simple salt solution to turn everyday leaves and flowers into mystical-looking art.

The book includes

an introduction to cyanotype basics, terms and definitions, troubleshooting, and key safety tips; guides to preparing solutions, plus gathering supplies for coating, developing, and drying; techniques for creating solar prints on both paper and fabric, plus level-up guides to wet cyanotype, bleaching/toning, double exposures, and incorporating paint and metallics; and 14 gorgeous step-by-step projects to use and gift, including: herb greeting cards, an accordion-fold book, a T-shirt, a tote bag, worry stones, and a digital negative.

This book offers the perfect blend of approachability and empowerment for creatives of all skill levels.