#DIY

In this video, I demonstrate how to tone cyanotypes with rosemary.

To make bleach:
Dissolve 50g of Soda Crystals to 1 Litre of Water. Cyanotype will begin to fade quickly when put into the solution. Do not let the cyanotype fade completely, just let it fade partially.


To make toner:
50g rosemary (leaves and bark) to 1 litre of water, stewed for 30 minutes. Leave to cool and strain before putting in your tray. Leave cyanotype in toner for as long as desired, through 30-50 minutes will leave you with results you see here.

You can see how to make a cyanotype, on my simple cyanotype process video here:    • Simple Cyanotype Video For Schools //...  
This simple cyanotype video was made in collaboration with Dr Leah-Nani Alconcel.

Resources mentioned:

Mike Ware - Cyanomicon: https://www.mikeware.co.uk/downloads/...

Annette Golaz - Cyanotype Toning: Using Botanicals to Tone Blueprints Naturally
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cyanotype-To...
https://www.waterstones.com/book/cyan...

My Patreon for free recipes, and experimentation:

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"Acquaintance", cyanotype toning in the Peak District. Ongoing research and development, supported by a "Developing Your Creative Practice" grant, Arts Council England.

https://www.melaniek.co.uk/acquaintance

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Video made by: Nicola Roper: https://nicolaroperfilm.myportfolio.com/

Venue: The Margate School: https://www.themargateschool.com/

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