Introduction: The Magical Art of Cyanotypes Light as Art A Visual History of Cyanotypes Making It Your Own A Beginner's Blueprint: Making a Cyanotype Part 1: Tools and Techniques 1 The Chemistry Cyanotype Chemicals Creating a Prep Station Mixing Solutions 2 The Paper Choosing Paper Preparing the Paper Applying the Working Solution 3 Exposure Light Sources Preparing to Print Making an Exposure Playing with Exposure and Dimension Double Exposing a Cynanotype 4 Fixing the Image Fixing a Cyanotype Washing the Print Displaying and Storing Cyanotypes Part 2: Step-by-Step Projects 5 Simple Cyanotypes Working with Botanicals Project: Botanical Cyanotype Cyanotype Photograms Project: Photogram with Glass Objects Project: Photogram Landscape with Torn Paper Printing from Negatives Project: Contact Print with a Film Negative 6 Experimentation: Beyond the Basics Playing with pH Project: Wet Cyanotypes with Vinegar, Spices, and Soap Bubbles Altering Finished Cyanotypes Project: Create a "Yellow" Cyanotype with Washing Soda Adding Color with Toning Project: Toning a Cyanotype with Botanicals 7 Finishing Techniques Mounting and Sealing a Cyanotype Project: Mounting a Cyanotype to a Cradled Board Project: Applying a Wax Finish Project: Bespoke Greeting Cards and Cyanotype Collage Project; Embellish a Cyanotype with Paint 8 Cyanotypes on Fabric Printing on Fabric Project: Cyanotype Stencil Prints on Fabric Scouring Fabric Project: Cyanotype Wall Hanging Project: Shirt with Botanical Embellishments Project: Cyanotype Tote Bag Parting Thoughts More About the Artists Resources Bibliography Art Credits Acknowledgments Index.