No gram scale for #cyanotype chemicals? No problem.

For cyanotype:
• Solution A (25% FAC): 3.5 tbsp
• Solution B (10% PF): 1.4 tbsp
For each: add water to 100 mL

Mix equal parts A + B and coat your paper.

See more measurements and a printable Cheet Sheet:
https://www.alternativephotography.com/cyanotype-chemicals-spoons

#cyanotypes #altprocess #alternativeprocesses

NEW eBook! "Pure Inspiration, Volume 2: COLOUR"

140+ artists explore colour in alternative processes, including #cyanotypes, #gumbichromates, #anthotypes, #toning, and more.

Order your copy:
👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/pure-inspiration-2/

Part inspiration, part "how-to"; could it get any better?

Tried making a CYANOTYPE from an acrylic skin transfer? This came from a creative collaboration between courses at NordPhotography, Norway—Jill Enfield teaching Wet Plate Collodion and Malin Fabbri teaching Anthotypes & Experimental Cyanotypes.

Comment TUTORIAL if you’d like us to

—> create a tutorial, or EARLY BIRD to

—> get a special offer and save your spot for next year’s courses!

#cyanotypes #anthotypes #wetplatecollodion #altprocess #alternativeprocesses

Cyanotype day at NordPhotography workshops. Mixing chem, coating, printing and having fun.

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How does pH affect anthotype pigments? Mariam Matta explores faster, higher-contrast anthotypes by testing plant pigments, alcohol thinners, and toners to find combinations that improve detail, contrast, and exposure times and shares the result here:
👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/impatient-anthotypes-high-contrast-emulsions/

#anthotypes #altprocess

Bianca Conwell’s work is now in our gallery—take a closer look.
👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/bianca-conwell/

A Melbourne-based artist exploring science and craft through historic processes, her work is recognised for both technical precision and artistic merit.

#saltprints #altprocess

World Cyanotype Day will be celebrated again on 26 September 2026, the last Saturday of September. We will once again be supporting World Cyanotype Day – the day when the world (or at least our small world) turns blue. Save the date!

How to take part:
👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/world-cyanotype-day/
and
👉 https://www.worldcyanotypeday.com/h

#cyanotype #cyanotypes #worldcyanotypeday #cyanotypeday @worldcyanotypeday

Anthotype artists: Avoid the most common mistake – forgetting to photograph the plant. Document your process as you go; good notes make entry easier. Open Aug–Oct. Use our notebook or your own:
👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/anthotype-notes/
Entry info:
👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/world-anthotype-day/

#anthotype #anthotypes #worldanthotypeday

What is the best tool for digital negatives? Many artists struggle with making digital negatives. Luckily, several people offer systems to help. Which is best depends on your preferences, but I can point you to them.
👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/digital-negatives-positives-film-printers-tools/

#negatives #digitalnegatives #altprocess #alternativeprocesses

Happy Pinhole Day! Make a pinhole photograph — easy instructions. Make a camera, try solargraphs, and capture the movement of the sun. More and full video:
👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/solargraphs/

Take part:
👉 https://pinholeday.org/

Learn in the book:
👉 https://www.alternativephotography.com/from-pinhole-to-print/

#pinholeday #pinholecamera #solargraphs #altprocess