ISBN: PB: 9781784946784

GMC Group, GMC

March 2024

120 pp.

25,4x20,3 cm

colour illus.

PB:
16.99 GBP
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Cyanotype Workshop

Techniques & Projects

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"Cyanotype Workshop" is a practical hands-on guide that teaches readers how to makestunning and unique prints using a low-cost and easy camera-less technique.

Cyanotypeis a creative technique that produces blueprints using photosensitive paper,light and water rather than a camera.

Readers will learn how to create beautiful, detailed white images on a Prussian blue background.

- 8 different techniques with accompanying 15 projects
- Suitable for complete beginners.
- Key techniques clearly explained with full color step-by-steps
- Will appeal to those with an interest in photography, printmaking, plants and interior decoration

Author Camille Soulayrol came across this almost-forgotten craft in 2017 and,with her friend Marie Venditelli, launched the brand Invincible Ete to bringcyanotype back into fashion. In their beautiful and inspirational guide,easy-to-follow instructions and gorgeous photography show you how to producebeautiful, detailed white images on a Prussian blue background using thecyanotype method.

Includeshow to use sun exposure for different tones, making a herbarium (including howto dry different plants), and use of different materials and papers.

About the author

Camille Soularyol has been the Editor-in-Chieffor the French magazine Marie Claire Idees since 1998, and has written many DIY books for Hachette, Marabout and Flammarion. She also designs postcards andposters.

Marie Vendittelli was the Editorial Director for Publications Grand Public, Reworld Media Group. She is now a freelancewriter and graphic designer for publishing companies including Hachette, Marabout, La Martiniere and Flammarion.