Wet Cyanotype Printing: a Process Video

In this video I create some large 14” x 17” prints using a kit from Jacquard and a wet cyanotype method. I am very new to this technique but wanted to share how fun it is to do.
This is the Jacquard kit I used: Jacquard Cyanotype Sensitizer Set a.co/d/eo6kLmq
CLARIFICATION REGARDING USING METAL: I believe it is when painting on the mixed solution that it is best not to use anything with metal parts but once dry, I believe that metal items can be placed onto the surface to create prints (using there shadow). I am not certain what would happen if metal items are place on a wet cyanotype surface.
ADDITIONAL CORRECTION: I believe the Hydrogen peroxide dilution recommended was 50mL in 1 L of water. I wasn’t super precise when adding mine.
Here is the link to my video showing the lamp i made with one of these prints: Cyanotype Lamp for #makerscreativecollab
• Cyanotype Lamp for #ma...
For more information and inspiration regarding Wet Cyanotyping, please check out the following videos:
Glenys Garnett • Wet Cyanotypes
Emma Jukes • wet cyanotype
Stephen McNally • wet cyanotype
I could not find the video of Coleen using the sun printing kit so here is a link to her channel where her and Kathy Berg frequently try out new techniques / @ckartmixedmedia
Here is a link to a prepared sunprint kit (chemicals already on the paper):
#cyanotype #mixedmediatechniques

[@tuthillg]

Fascintaing process with gorgeous results! Love your fave as well! TFS the inspiration, Yolande!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Gail! 💙💙💙

[@PMartistStudio]

Love your results, awesome info and really looking forward to future exploration.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Mariah! 💙😄

[@penkakostadinova9136]

Amazing video, Devon!🌹❤️Thank you for sharing the process of the beautiful papers for the lamp you made!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much for watching Penka! I am so glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@joycarter8965]

Great results Devon! just beautiful prints.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Joy! 💙💙💙

[@Cheshirecat-nx9zn]

You are so brave trying all these methods. They are always a success.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for your support and encouragement Dar! 💙💙💙

[@NicieIbarra]

Thank you for sharing your process - your instructions were very well explained. You got some awesome results!!! I might give it a try, you made it look so simple!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Nicie! I had fun trying this, you may want to add the videos I linked in the description to find out more. Thanks for watching 💙

[@coelura186]

Great process! You did well! I love seeing how you figure things out. 👏👏👏💕

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Becky! I look forward to trying this again next spring (I hope to do a bit more research to improve over the winter).

[@annemoar5743]

Lovely results. Thanks. 😊

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much!

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

Totally cool and like magic. Beautifully done.

[@devonrex4]

Thank you very much Jeanette! 💙😄

[@MissLinux2010]

Super fun project Devon - Love the diversity in the outcome

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Lina!!! 💙

[@leighcreates]

That looks like a lot of fun, you got some terrific results.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Leigh, I did have fun!

[@janetnash]

Wow Devon, what a process !! Thank you for sharing you’re experiment with us. Oh how I loved watching the colour change, and the movement when you added the soap and thenDipped it and instead of going dull it became the most amazing blue colour. Wow magic ! it’s how they made blueprints ! ? this is all so interesting, what amazing results. Wonderful to see how you created the lampshade thank you so much for sharing.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Janet, I am glad you enjoyed it! 💙💙💙 I had fun 😄

[@secretsquirrelaimee7721]

Very cool! I still haven't used mine. Now I may have to. Great job and I love your papers!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Aimee! I hope you do try it, have fun! 💙

[@scrapstobeautybyzandra]

I've been wanting to try this, too. They turned out great!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Zandra, I had fun 💙😄

[@KariGibsonArt]

That’s such a cool technique and you got some lovely results!❤

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Kari! It was a bit of work but fun 😄

[@christyhartman]

Very interesting process. Thank you for sharing.

[@devonrex4]

I am glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! 😄

[@FranOnTheEdge]

I love what you got with this. I've been wanting to try this for a while, just got some books about it, now I need parts A & B. Those bubbles are gorgeous! Your mention of Turmeric was intriguing.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Fran, I am glad you enjoyed it. I did link some good videos on wet cyanotype in the description box. 😄 Thanks for watching!

[@FranOnTheEdge]

@@devonrex4 yes I went on to watch one of them and have added others to my watch later list. The turmeric and other things interest me greatly.

[@whtwasithinking]

this all turned out wonderful. I did not know about the wet technique but will try it. I bought this same product back in the spring and had intended to use it this summer but never got around to it. I may have to wait until next summer now.

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Lucy! I hope you have fun with it next spring 💙

[@relaxcutglue]

I’m not done watching yet but I just have to comment! OMG THIS IS SO COOL! I love that the color changes right before our eyes! Also I had no idea the history of Cyanotype, that was fun to learn about too. Thank you so much for taking us through the process, I’m really enjoying this video!💙💙💙

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Nicole! I had fun watching it change to the blues too. 💙 Thanks for watching! Lucy says “Hi Shermie” 🐶

[@chuscaace6321]

Really enjoyed your video, very well done, fun, fun, fun 🌺 thank you

[@devonrex4]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@gmze.b]

Thank you. Your video is so instructive and clear. I didn't see the vinegar and the soap ideas before. I love it. :)

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much! I am glad you found it helpful 💙

[@gmze.b]

@@devonrex4 💚🙂

[@japhyryder66]

So cool! I’m dying to try this!

[@devonrex4]

Awesome! Have fun! 💙💙💙

[@wbcmbythelisha]

Hey Yolande, this is so cool. I may be partially prepared for this. I have all that foodie stuff in my kitchen. Thanks for sharing.

[@devonrex4]

I know you have the Himalayan salt, I think that would make some cool effects! I hope you try it, have fun! 💙

[@LeeHallphotography]

wow wow wow absolutely amazing love your results. and very well explained

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much! I hope to do more Cyanotype this summer 🌞

[@LeeHallphotography]

I hope you do as well I will be trying it out my self for my uni work later on in the year

[@leonajean1979]

Those are awesome. Love that color blue! I wouldn't be able to do all that ☺️

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Leona! Blue is my favorite color 💙 They do sell premade sheets that you could cut smaller and can set out in the sun (but you still have to wash them, however the peroxide bath is just an optional step and they will turn darker blue over time without that step)

[@debvoso9490]

Thank you
Different techniques

[@devonrex4]

Thanks for watching!

[@lizkb5473]

Thank you for doing this. I was planning on buying the kit but after seeing what it took I don’t have a place to do it. So you saved me spending money on something I couldn’t do. Now I’ll spend it on something else..hehe

[@devonrex4]

They do sell premade sheets that you could cut smaller and can set out in the sun. You still have to wash them afterwards but if paper is small enough, you could do this in the sink. The peroxide bath is just an optional step and they will turn darker blue over time without that step. Whatever you decide to do I know you will have fun, I just wanted to point out some options for you to consider. Thanks for watching Liz 💙

[@lizkb5473]

@@devonrex4 thanks, good to know. Till next spring my deck doesn’t get sunlight but after that I could do some. I live in a condo so I don’t always have options. Have a great week..

[@gaila.c.602]

Hi Devon! You always do such awesome videos and techniques! Don't know who your camera man was.. but thanks for doing a great job too!
Love this technique. The papers all turned out beautiful! It seems like a lot of work though. TFS 💕

[@devonrex4]

Thanks so much Gail! Yes, it is quite a bit of work to set up but it seemed worth it. I hope to do a few more sessions next spring💙 My 18 year old son was my videographer, I will let him know you appreciated his efforts.👍

[@lightbox617]

I started by buying the raw chemicals from Bostwick and Sullivan...and a couple of other chemical supply houses. To mix the chems, I sartet with some YT formulae. It was difficult because the recopies shifted (internally) from English to metric and from solid weights to liquid measure with no regard to logic.
When I finally worked it out, I had problems finding a suitable paper. The paper is not only a matter of surface texture but also absorption. The next issue was brush strokes. I want 0 but have not solved that one yet. It only took me a year to find the best useable density for transparent material inkjet negatives. I am looking to print photos; Urban scenes, architecture and nudes. Still working on it and it may be a while

[@devonrex4]

Thank you for your comment! Love the info. I would like to try using transparencies in my cyanotypes but probably not until next summer. Thanks for watching!

[@maxinelundbek2814]

I have to do this, bought the products have the paper but have to wait till spring. Question though could I use lace on this for the shadows??

[@devonrex4]

Yes, I think lace could would. Probably if it was black lace you would get a better contrast but the white lace may give you some nice subtle details. Have fun Maxine, let me know how it goes. I hope to do another session next summer. 😄

[@edjaneleiteeddy2781]

👏👏💛💛

[@devonrex4]

Thank you! 💙💙💙

[@gillyb44]

wet cyantoype is better colour response if left for at least 3 hours. If using canvas 30 mins is adequate. Its great to play

[@devonrex4]

Ok, thanks for the tip. I will leave it longer next time (probably won’t get a chance until next spring). Thanks for watching, I appreciate your advice 👍

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

oh wow Devon this is fantastic - this process created some beautiful results - and you may want to remove and block one of the below comments - they pop up everywhere!!

[@devonrex4]

Thanks Janet, I am glad you liked it! (Yes, I get those frequently when video first goes up, reported and blocked now, thank you for the heads up😉)

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

@@devonrex4 🤗🤗

[@laovejameme]

Hi! I have just bough the jacquard cyanotype kit and I was wondering how much water I have to put in the bottles? Great video by the way, very helpful!! thanks

[@devonrex4]

You fill them each up pretty much (from how I understood the directions). I used distilled water because it is my understanding that they can keep well for quite some time. You don’t mix the two solutions together though until right before you are ready to use it. Have fun! Please tag me on instagram if you post your results 💙

[@laovejameme]

@@devonrex4 thank you! I'm doing some this week so definitely will tag you soon!!!

[@lProtea]

did u use white vinegar?

[@devonrex4]

Yes, I used diluted white vinegar. Tfw

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏❤️

[@devonrex4]

Thanks 😄