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Cyanotype

Cyanotype is one of the oldest forms of photographic printing processes. It is a camera-less technique. Traditionally an object is placed onto coated paper or fabric, which is then exposed to UV Light (this can be sunlight). The object is removed and paper is washed to reveal a stunning cyan colour - often known as Prussian Blue.

However, now we are able to print digital images onto transparency paper rather than only using physical objects. This is then exposed to our UV Exposure Unit, this allows the user to experiments with levels of exposure to creating interesting results.

Book Induction

This process requires an induction delivered by SHU Tech Staff.

What you will learn

During an induction, students will learn how to coat the paper (or fabric) in photo sensitive emulsion in our safe light room. Once dry, you will learn how to expose an image, wither hand drawn or a photgraphic negative onto the paper using our UV light exposure units, and then devlop and tone the image.

IMPORTANT! This process uses Chemicals which can be harmful to health, please read the health & safety notices below. You will have access to the risk assessments (RA) to highlight risk and how we mitigate them. You can access the RA at anytime, please email acmprintmaking@shu.ac.uk.