{"product_id":"printing-with-the-sun-capturing-the-beauty-of-nature-with-cyanotypes","title":"Printing with the Sun: Capturing the Beauty of Nature with Cyanotypes","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMadge Evers\u003c\/b\u003e is a cyanotype artist who uses foraged materials to explore decomposition and regeneration. Her work has been published in \n\u003ci\u003eAntennae: The Journal of Nature in Visual Culture\u003c\/i\u003e and acquired by private and institutional collectors. Artist residencies in New England, Virginia, and Ireland have allowed Evers to interact with landscapes and their histories. Madge lives and works in western Massachusetts where she was a public school teacher for 25 years. She now facilitates cyanotype workshops for people of all ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction: The Magical Art of Cyanotypes \n\u003cbr\u003e Light as Art \n\u003cbr\u003e A Visual History of Cyanotypes \n\u003cbr\u003e Making It Your Own \n\u003cbr\u003e A Beginner's Blueprint: Making a Cyanotype \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Tools and Techniques \u003cbr\u003e 1 The Chemistry\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Cyanotype Chemicals \n\u003cbr\u003e Creating a Prep Station \n\u003cbr\u003e Mixing Solutions \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 The Paper\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Choosing Paper \n\u003cbr\u003e Preparing the Paper \n\u003cbr\u003e Applying the Working Solution \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3 Exposure\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Light Sources \n\u003cbr\u003e Preparing to Print \n\u003cbr\u003e Making an Exposure \n\u003cbr\u003e Playing with Exposure and Dimension \n\u003cbr\u003e Double Exposing a Cynanotype \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 Fixing the Image\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Fixing a Cyanotype \n\u003cbr\u003e Washing the Print \n\u003cbr\u003e Displaying and Storing Cyanotypes \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Step-by-Step Projects \u003cbr\u003e 5 Simple Cyanotypes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Working with Botanicals \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Botanical Cyanotype \n\u003cbr\u003e Cyanotype Photograms \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Photogram with Glass Objects \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Photogram Landscape with Torn Paper \n\u003cbr\u003e Printing from Negatives \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Contact Print with a Film Negative \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6 Experimentation: Beyond the Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Playing with pH \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Wet Cyanotypes with Vinegar, Spices, and Soap Bubbles \n\u003cbr\u003e Altering Finished Cyanotypes \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Create a \"Yellow\" Cyanotype with Washing Soda \n\u003cbr\u003e Adding Color with Toning \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Toning a Cyanotype with Botanicals \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7 Finishing Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Mounting and Sealing a Cyanotype \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Mounting a Cyanotype to a Cradled Board \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Applying a Wax Finish \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Bespoke Greeting Cards and Cyanotype Collage \n\u003cbr\u003e Project; Embellish a Cyanotype with Paint \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8 Cyanotypes on Fabric\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Printing on Fabric \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Cyanotype Stencil Prints on Fabric \n\u003cbr\u003e Scouring Fabric \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Cyanotype Wall Hanging \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Shirt with Botanical Embellishments \n\u003cbr\u003e Project: Cyanotype Tote Bag \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Parting Thoughts \n\u003cbr\u003e More About the Artists \n\u003cbr\u003e Resources \n\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography \n\u003cbr\u003e Art Credits \n\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \n\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A comprehensive guide to the cyanotype in its entirety, this book is a true work of art! Madge has combined the history and science of the process in an easy to understand yet detailed way that invites the reader into the process. From novice to established cyanotype artist, this book has something to offer everyone. It is a true celebration of the cyanotype and all that it is!\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Bourne Rafferty, author of Botanical Cyanotypes, artist @atwaterdesigns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Who wouldn't want to make gorgeous, unique prints using plants from the garden and light from the sun? Madge Evers makes the process of creating cyanotypes accessible and fun!\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelen Hiebert, author of Weaving with Paper and Papermaking with Garden Plants \u0026amp; Common Weeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Whether you're a student, a teacher, or an accomplished artist trying a new medium, this book is for you! Equally practical and delightful, Madge's approach to cyanotypes invites everyone to try their hand at projects both simple and sophisticated--with bonus content for art historians and collectors!\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuliet Feibel, PhD, Executive Director ArtsWorcester\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Madge Evers' book on cyanotypes is a beautiful balance of striking imagery, clear instruction, and deep creative inspiration. Every page feels thoughtful and considered, inviting you not just to learn the process, but to really see the creative possibilities of cyanotype printing. \n\u003cbr\u003e What makes this book stand out is how seamlessly it blends practical guidance with artistic vision. In addition to the beautifully illustrated process, and the exciting possibilities Madge explores, I especially enjoyed the inclusion of other artists who also work with cyanotypes. Seeing how different makers approach the process adds so much richness to the book and opens up many new and interesting ways of working. \n\u003cbr\u003e It's generous in its teaching while also feeling like a work of art in its own right and one you'll want to return to again and again, both for reference and inspiration. A truly special book for artists and makers interested in cyanotypes, alternative processes, paper and textile-based creativity.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Ward, Textile Artist, CEO and Founder of Zen Stitching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse the power of the sun to capture the beauty of nature with this step-by-step guide to \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ecyanotype printing.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Cyanotype printing is a simple photographic process that uses the sun's rays to create a chemical reaction, allowing you to easily capture stunning prints, using everything from ferns and feathers to lace and leaves. This accessible art form is the perfect way to blend time in nature with creativity. A few inexpensive supplies and a sunny day are all you need to start creating. Author Madge Evers has been teaching the cyanotype technique for years, while also developing her own thriving creative practice, making her the perfect guide and teacher. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \n\u003ci\u003ePrinting with the Sun, \u003c\/i\u003eyou'll learn the basics of the cyanotype process with step-by-step photographs and clear instructions. Once you've mastered the fundamentals, explore experimental techniques using everything from soap bubbles to washing soda to create inventive new takes on cyanotype printing. Over a dozen projects will build your printmaking skills and introduce you to new aspects of the art. 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