Wet cyanotypes are playful but unpredictable. For me, it is also one of the hardest processes to remember afterwards. By documenting, I have learned to “read” the finished print to see where I did what.
I sketch the print in the notebook and mark where I added different additives. I write down what was added where. It is the only practical way I can remember what happened and learn from the results.
This notebook contains pre-defined pages with enough room to document 50 wet cyanotypes.
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How to use Wet cyanotype notes
By documenting your cyanotype experiments, you can easily see what works and what can be improved. The customised layout includes:
- Chemical solution
- Additives, acids, alkalines and pigments
- Substrate – Whether you work on paper, fabric or any other surface
- Exposure time
- Rinsing process and any enhancers added
- Toning
- Reflection – this is where you learn from your mistakes
A notebook for you to document your process
- Format: Paperback, 106 pages (enough space to document 50 prints)
- Colour cover, black & white interior
- Printed by: Amazon/Kindle and Lulu
- Size: 15.24×22.86 cm or 6×9 inches
- Publisher: AlternativePhotography.com (2026)
- Cover image by Malin Fabbri
About the wet cyanotype notebook
Wet cyanotype is one of the most playful and unpredictable variations of the cyanotype process. It is full of opportunities for colour shifts, textures, and creative experimentation. But with so many variables, it is easy to forget what you did and difficult to repeat successful results. This notebook is designed to help you track and refine your process. With a customised layout to document up to 50 prints, it includes space for chemical mixes, additives, substrates, coating methods, exposure times, rinsing, and notes on the outcome. A valuable companion for anyone exploring wet cyanotype.
Wet cyanotype notes has a customised layout to document up to 50 wet cyanotypes, including the types of chemical solutions, choice of substrate such as paper or fabric, additives, exposure time, rinsing process, and any post-treatment. There is also room to reflect on the final results.
From Malin Fabbri
This notebook was simply born out of my own need to document and learn from my process. While researching the anthotype process and looking for emulsions, I wanted to find an easier way to document my findings to be able to share my research on different anthotype emulsions. I hope it can help others, too.
About the author
Malin Fabbri is the editor and founder of AlternativePhotography.com, author of several books on alternative photographic processes, and experiments with a variety of techniques such as anthotypes, cyanotypes, photopolymer gravure, chlorophyll prints, lumens, cyanograms, photosynthesis, pinholes and solargraphs.
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Hi Maria,
Thank you for your comment. I understand that you would have liked this notebook to be included with the Supporting Membership.
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