Ready to Dive In? Learn with my Complete Guide to Cyanotype Printing.
Start strong and go deep with The Complete Guide to Cyanotype Printing, bringing together my comprehensive guides: The Beginner’s Guide to Cyanotype Printing, Mastering Cyanotype on Fabric, Mastering UV Exposure, and Printing with Transparencies. Whether you’re completely new to the process or ready to level up fast, this guide gives you the full foundation—plus advanced techniques for printing on fabric, layering designs, working with UV light, and creating detailed imagery using transparencies.
Learn the fundamentals on paper first, then seamlessly move into fabric printing, controlled UV exposure, and more advanced image-making techniques with confidence and clarity. It’s the best way to set yourself up for creative success from the very beginning.
Cyanotype Guides & Tutorials
One Step at a Time
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Cyanotype 101 - Shadow & Sun
This comprehensive beginner’s guide focuses on printing with paper but provides all the foundational knowledge you need to understand the Cyanotype process. From mixing and coating your materials to exposing, rinsing, and troubleshooting, this step-by-step resource makes the process easy and accessible. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll have the confidence to explore Cyanotype printing on fabric and other surfaces.
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Mastering Cyanotype on Fabric
Take your Cyanotype printing to the next level with this in-depth guide to printing on fabric. Learn how to prepare and coat textiles, achieve crisp and lasting prints, and experiment with layering and toning techniques. This guide covers everything from choosing the right fabrics to troubleshooting common issues, helping you create one-of-a-kind wearable and decorative pieces.
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Cyanotype & Transparencies - NEW
Unlock the full potential of photographic Cyanotypes with this detailed guide to printing with transparencies. Learn how to create high-contrast digital negatives, fine-tune exposure times, and achieve stunning detail in your prints. Whether you’re working with photographs, hand-drawn designs, or text, this guide will walk you through every step of the process for crisp and professional results.
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Mastering UV Exposure - NEW
Take control of your cyanotype printing with this detailed guide to working with UV light. Learn how to create consistent exposures without relying on the sun, dial in precise exposure times, and build a reliable printing setup for any season. Whether you’re printing during cloudy weather, at night, or simply want more control over your process, this guide walks you through everything you need to know to confidently print indoors using UV light.
Prefer hands-on learning?
I offer in-person Cyanotype workshops at my studio in Montana during the summer! These sessions provide a chance to experiment, ask questions, and create prints in a fun, interactive setting.
