Botanical Cyanotype: A Guide to the Art of Sun Printing - Couverture rigide

Rafferty, Sarah Bourne

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0764371363 ISBN 13 : 9780764371363

Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to cyanotype, with 12 practical step-by-step projects plus bonus techniques to grow your skills. 

Turn every nature walk into a masterpiece with seasoned teacher and designer Sarah Bourne Rafferty’s complete guide to cyanotype, a process that blends sunlight with a simple salt solution to turn everyday leaves and flowers into mystical-looking art.

The book includes

• an introduction to cyanotype basics, terms and definitions, troubleshooting, and key safety tips;
• guides to preparing solutions, plus gathering supplies for coating, developing, and drying;
• techniques for creating solar prints on both paper and fabric, plus level-up guides to wet cyanotype, bleaching/toning, double exposures, and incorporating paint and metallic colors; and
• 12 gorgeous step-by-step projects to use and gift, including framed botanical wall art, herb greeting cards, double exposures, an accordion-fold book, a cyanotype + watercolor bluebell print, a bleached and tea-toned fern print, a bandana, cocktail napkins, a T-shirt, a tote bag, worry stones, and a digital negative of a favorite spot.

Whether you’re starting your cyanotype journey here or want to take your talents to the next level, this book offers the perfect blend of approachability and creative empowerment.

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Turn every nature walk into a masterpiece with seasoned teacher and designer Sarah Bourne Rafferty’s complete guide to cyanotype, a process that blends sunlight with a simple salt solution to turn everyday leaves and flowers into mystical-looking art.

The book includes

• an introduction to cyanotype basics, terms and definitions, troubleshooting, and key safety tips;
• guides to preparing solutions, plus gathering supplies for coating, developing, and drying;
• techniques for creating solar prints on both paper and fabric, plus level-up guides to wet cyanotype, bleaching/toning, double exposures, and incorporating paint and metallics; and
• 12 gorgeous step-by-step projects to use and gift, including: herb greeting cards, an accordion-fold book, a T-shirt, a tote bag, worry stones, and a digital negative.

This book offers the perfect blend of approachability and empowerment for creatives of all skill levels.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Sarah Bourne Rafferty is the founder of Atwater Designs, a cyanotype design studio that produces original cyanotypes, fine-art prints, and paper goods. Her work has been shown both nationally and internationally. She currently lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania. www.atwaterdesigns.com

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764371363
• ISBN 13: 9780764371363
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible