The Big Cyanotype Exposure Survey

The cyanotype is a great way to get started with alternative process, to help beginners figuring out the right exposure time - since they're different dependent on your climate or where you are based - we are now doing a Cyanotype survey.

Email your experiences to: . Thank you!
The results will be published here shortly.

Your help is appreciated by many! Thank you.

1. How long and how do you print / expose your cyanotypes to UV light?
Please state which UV lightsource you're using, a lightbox, a tanning unit, the sun:
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If using the sun, please give the country or city/state you're in, and times for:
- Summer morning:
- Summer midday:
- Summer afternoon:
- Winter morning:
- Winter midday:
- Winter afternoon:
Answer.
Which type of negative do you use for these exposure times? Transparency, paper.
Answer.

2. Do you tone your cyanotypes? If so, what do you use for toning?
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3. Do you have a good supplier for cyanotype chemcials you can recommend?
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Any other cyanotype printing tips or experiences you'd like to share?
Answer:

If you would like to remain anonymous, please let me know, otherwise you'll get a credit for supplying the info.

Email your answers to

The result can be seen here shortly. That's it.

Many thanks.

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Blueprint to cyanotypes - Exploring a historical alternative photographic process
by Malin Fabbri and Gary Fabbri
A well illustrated step-by-step guide to cyanotypes.

A lot more information on the process, chemicals, coating, exposure, printing, making negatives, washing and troubleshooting is available in this book.

Strongly recommended for beginners

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