Alternative Process Photography Wet Cyanotype

Artist Jo Howell talks us through creating a wet cyanotype using two different approaches. Working from home using jaquard cyanotype crystals. Cyanotype is a great alternative process photography technique that is easy for you to do from home. You do not need a darkroom. This is also one of the safest photographic processes in terms of toxicity.
You can purchase your own online, and follow these easy films to printmaking success.

[@TheStockwell]

Wonderful live broadcast! I've a friend who's a ceramic artist. She makes my oversized coffee mugs. I'll share this video - and tell her I'll be needing some tiles at a later date. :)

[@JoHowell]

Fab! If she's game try a firing and let me know 🤩 I've had one success that was fired at work circa 2014! No kiln access. Still loads to figure out.

[@juneknowles4292]

Just started trying this process - love your additions to the technique, thank you for sharing.

[@RainbowCurveCostuming]

Fantastic video you deserve more views. I really want to try this technique on fabrics it’s beautiful

[@JoHowell]

Thank you. You definitely should have a go. It's great with fabric :)

[@thetaooftravel7913]

thanks Jo, very informative

[@JoHowell]

I'm happy it was useful 🥰

[@ianwilson4708]

Great video. I've just started to try wet cyanotype and its's good to get some new ideas. Thanks.

[@JoHowell]

My pleasure. Have fun with it :)

[@dr.sitaratanveer3760]

Excellent

[@JoHowell]

Thank you very much :)

[@SyKArT]

I love these alternative processes, great videos Jo :)

[@JoHowell]

Cheers Chris :)

[@a.jak.3761]

Just started trying this process,too.
Your works are really great and inspiring.
Can you explain, what the vinegar is for?
I'm from Germany and i don't understand every word you've said, sorry
Anja

[@JoHowell]

The acid in the vinegar effects the blue of the cyanotype as it causes faster oxidisation. My Northern accent is rather broad! I think I put captions on. I'll check. Anyway, thank for looking. @maverickartjo on insta :)

[@a.jak.3761]

@@JoHowell thank you for your answer - there are so many questions in my head😄 but most of them i'll try to answer myself by doing and trying out.
In Germany don't practice so many people cyanotype - it's quiet difficult to get some helpfully informations.
Thanks again for your answer!
Anja

[@druesteele2178]

What is the name of the tea and other product mixed together?

[@JoHowell]

The tea was just tetley and the household bleach was dilute toilet bleach. No frills cheap crap. Mainly for experiments. Test strips are advised!