Cyanotypes.

As another experiment I chose to use a process called a cyanotype. This is a process involves photographic printing. In the 20th century it was a simple and low cost process that meant photographers and artists could produce copies of their work. This process can be used on many different materials as long as that material can soak up the liquid that is painted on top of it. I chose to use plan cartridge paper as the background to my cyanotypes as it is a little more sold but also simple and wont add to many different materials to my final outcome.

Once the paper is painted and left to dry it cant be exposed to light until you are ready to use it, so leaving it in a black bin bag with no holes or even better in a photographic dark room can prevent light exposure. When you are ready to use it the first and best way to do so it tape the paper down preferably outside so the sun can help the process of exposing the paper quicker. You must then quickly place the objects down on top of the paper in the position you want them in but be careful not to move them as this can disrupt the process. 

The duration of time you leave the paper exposing for varies on the brightness of the light/sun. I left my cyanotypes for approx. 6minutes but close to end of you 6minutes you can slightly move an object to see if you think this looks 'done'. Once the objects are moved off the material the best thing to do, is to again place the paper in a dark bag as you can slow down the exposure process.

Finally you should wash of the original liquid you painted on to the paper as this will finish the process. You simply wash it off with cold water and leave to dry. When dry you are left with you final outcome. Below is how my cyanotypes looked after the process was complete.
The first is a Play Station controller, the outline has come out really well and this has left a great contrast in colour.

This is another of my cyanotypes, it is a set of keys. This one has not come out as clear as the previous one as you struggle to make out what the object it of. I think this may be down to my positioning of the keys, as they are layered on top of each other, also there are off shapes key-rings ontop of each other.

This was another which was a set of earphones. These come out really well as you can see the smooth rounded edges that have been produce by the curved wire.

I really like the final outcome I think it is ver effective and can be great if used in the right way. I also think that it almost has an abstract look to it some objects will appear more so and better then others.