Cyanotype: Printing with Light
A course by Fábrica de Texturas , Design Workshop
Joined February 2015
Learn how to print any type of image from scratch using light
Learn how to print any type of image from scratch using light
Joined February 2015
Known as a photographic printing technique, cyanotype is a unique and easy manual process used to create print patterns, used by artists, botanists, and architects for almost 200 years. Through a photosensitive solution that dyes surfaces blue when in direct contact with light, it reveals original prints, with good definition and an intense, unique shade of blue. Xavier and Gabriela, professionals from the Fábrica de Texturas workshop, will guide you through a cobalt-colored journey through the cyanotype universe.
In this course, you’ll learn all the steps required to create your cyanotype prints with ease; from the preparation of the solution, to the creation of images on transparent media or photolith film, to exposing light and fixating color. Discover how to apply your prints onto different surfaces such as paper, fabric, wood, and ceramic, with the use of photos, plants, flowers, and even objects.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 12 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (689)
- 19,619 students
- 12 lessons (1h 31m)
- 12 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Select a type of application (photography, illustration, or botanic) and media (fabric, paper, wood, or ceramic) to print your pattern using cyanotype technique.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For all those interested in learning about this manual photographic printing technique. Illustrators seeking new formats and ways to apply their work, as well as those interested in handicrafts will also enjoy this course.
Requirements and materials
Previous knowledge is not required, however if you have basic knowledge of how to use Adobe Photoshop and photo editing, this will help you in the third unit of the course.
As for materials, you will need: brushes, trays or rectangular containers, a syringe, gloves or tongs, paper and fabric, and it is essential to to course that you have A and B solution: ferric ammonium citrate and Potassium ferricyanide, which you can find in any specialized store.
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A course by Fábrica de Texturas
Fábrica de Texturas is a 100% “Do It Yourself” project, based in Madrid since 2012. Behind this project is Gabriela Rodríguez and Xavier Robledo, two hand-made design enthusiasts whose philosophy is based on experimenting with artisanal techniques and visual arts to make contemporary, accessible creations.
Their popular DIY kits and workshops have led them to collaborate in diverse types of projects with brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ikea, Mahou, Fnac or DaWana.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Materials and tools
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Materials and tools
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Preparation of solutions and application
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Heatstroke tests
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U3
Cyanotype application: photography, botany and illustration
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Preparation of digital and manual negatives
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Insoled and developed photos and illustrations
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Botany and physiograms
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U4
Surfaces, turns, and error resolution
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Other porous surfaces
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Whitening and turning
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Frequent questions
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FP
Final project
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Cyanotype: Printing with Light
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maiserrat
Todos los cursos de Fabrica de texturas me parecen muy interesantes y bien explicados. Gracias
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maitepopolizio2
Mire todos los videos en dos días, super emocionada y tomando nota en un cuaderno. Compre las cosas que me faltban y hoy hice mis primeras estampas! estoy muy feliz de haber podido aprender esta técnica de una forma tan sencilla y clara. Me encantó!
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jessamine.storm
Awesome course. I've had the ingredients to make cyanotypes for awhile, and this course gave me the inspiration to get going and use them. Thank you.
malu.lo.li10
El curso es bastante completo, te da mucha información y mucho detalle para que sigas explorando.
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hesayne
Un curso entretenido, práctico y muy bien explicado!
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