Cyanotype sun prints

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Work in the shade

   Open the pack indoors or in shade. Sun starts the reaction right away.

2. 

   2

   Arrange the objects

   Lay the sheet on cardboard. Place leaves and lace on top.

3. 

   3

   Press with glass

   Lay the glass on top so everything stays flat.

4. 

   4

   Expose it to sun

   Carry it into full sun. Wait 3 to 10 minutes until the paper turns pale gray-blue.

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   5

   Rinse it

   Rinse in water for 1 minute. The blue shows up as you rinse.

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   6

   Dry it flat

   Lay it on paper towels. The blue gets deeper over the next day.