Cyanotype Workshop: Techniques & Projects

by Camille Soulayrol, Marie Venditteli

Overview

Cyanotype Workshop is a practical hands-on guide that teaches readers how to make stunning and unique prints using a low-cost and easy camera-less technique.

Cyanotype is a creative technique that produces blueprints using photosensitive paper, light and water rather than a camera. 

Readers will learn how to create beautiful, detailed white images on a Prussian blue background.

• 8 different techniques with accompanying 15 projects
• Suitable for complete beginners. 
• Key techniques clearly explained with full color step-by-steps
• Will appeal to those with an interest in photography, printmaking, plants and interior decoration

Author Camille Soulayrol came across this almost-forgotten craft in 2017 and, with her friend Marie Venditelli, launched the brand Invincible Été to bring cyanotype back into fashion. In their beautiful and inspirational guide, easy-to-follow instructions and gorgeous photography show you how to produce beautiful, detailed white images on a Prussian blue background using the cyanotype method.

Includes how to use sun exposure for different tones, making a herbarium (including how to dry different plants), and use of different materials and papers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784946784
Publisher:	Guild of Master Craftsman
Publication date:	03/12/2024
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Camille Soularyol has been the Editor-in-Chief for the French magazine Marie Claire Idées since 1998, and has written many DIY books for Hachette, Marabout and Flammarion. She also designs postcards and posters.

Marie Vendittelli was the Editorial Director for Publications Grand Public, Reworld Media Group. She is now a freelance writer and graphic designer for publishing companies including Hachette, Marabout, La Martinière and Flammarion.

Table of Contents

Introduction p.6

The history of cyanotype p.9
Blueprinting p.15
Botanical herbaria p.23
In Anna Atkins’ footsteps p.31
Using other materials p.71
DIY workbook p.79
Patterns for extra inspiration p.99
Gallery p.103
Acknowledgements p.116
Picture credits p.117
Index p.118

Editorial Reviews

Cyanotype Workshop is a fantastic craft book taking beginners through the basics before inspiring with more in-depth projects. Not only do you learn the process, but the history of the craft too, plus the easy-to-understand instructions and modern projects bring this great accessible summer craft up to date.”  

The Simple Things Magazine