More Cyanotype During Studio Time

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Episode 18, in which Cheryl forgets her camera and vlogs from her cell phone.

I shared cyanotype with my fellow students during studio time today. Dale, Richard and Joe Willie made sun prints with me. I'll post photos of the good ones later.

Surplus

Episode 17, in which Cheryl sees much but finds nothing.

Today we visited enormous surplus centers, one in Mesa, and ASU's surplus yard. we also stopped by a framing shop with an attached gallery, but by that time I had seen so much stuff I was worn out.

I didn't know what I was looking for, and consequently, I didn't find anything.

Can you believe how much stuff people throw out in this country? Damn.

Music: Los Alamos traffic by Flopsy from podsafeaudio.com.

Cyanotype Sun Prints

Episode 16, in which Cheryl makes prints from found objects.

After sensitizing my paper yesterday, I spent a few hours making prints from some of the materials I gathered. I hope you enjoy seeing the process come to fruition.

Music: Pueblo by Gringo Motel, from podsafeaudio.com.

Cyanotype Prep

Episode 15, in which Cheryl prepares cyanotype solution.

I decided to use some of the objects I found to create sun prints, so I bought cyanotype chemistry from Bostick & Sullivan. You mix solution and you can apply it to just about any paper or fabric in order to sensitize it to ultraviolet light. After you expose it, you rinse the light-sensitive chemical off with water.

This video is part one, where I prep some watercolor paper for exposure. My next post will show the exposure process and end result. Stay tuned.

Mid-Term Show and Tell

Episode 14, in which we show and tell.

This video is just over ten minutes long. That's because everyone spends a minute or two showing a project and sharing a little about the materials and creative process. You'll see completed work made from the stuff you've watched us find and work with so far. Enjoy!