Hi everyone, it's time for the Group of Cardmakers to try a new Technique. This month we are playing with Faux Cyanotype.
Cyanotype is a photographic technique using photographic chemicals and sunlight to create a negative image. The images produced have a blue to green colouring with light areas where items have been placed on the paper or fabric. this can be replicated by using blended ink and either the same ink to stamp or by using white ink.
Here are two videos showing how to create a card using the technique
1. Faux Cyanotype using White Ink By Tracy Evans
2. Faux Cyanotype using the same ink as the blended background By Understand Blue - Lydia Fieldler
Both techniques mask off a border then blend a blue colour over the whole area. If you use white paint the blending will need to be much darker. The blue stamping or same ink can be a lot lighter.
For my first card I blended the background and used an old Serendipity stamp.
My second card I used the ink pad direct to paper to give me a deep blue and then stamped in white, Again I used and old Serendipity stamp. I did mask of the edges but the ink pad worked its way under the mask. I don't mind as I like the rougher edges in the darker ink.
My third card I blended a very pale blue ink and then stamped the image using the same ink. The circle was embossed using a circle die and a mask cut out of the centre of some copy paper to blend inside of the embossed area. I'm not sure who makes the bird.
My last card I again used a direct to paper technique with the ink pad but this time I didn't use a masked border. I decided to try the technique with another colour other than blue. I actually like the rough more organic edges from the ink pad. and the colour. The leaves are a Magenta stamp.
I hope we have inspired you to try Faux Cyanotype stamping.
Card Recipe
Stamps: Serendipity, Magenta
Paper: 110 Lb White, Black, Pale Blue
Ink: Ranger Distress Inks, Hero Arts White
Accessories: Stamp Platform
Techniques: Cyanotype, ink Blending
14 comments:
All beautiful cards, sounds like a great technique and brilliant results.
Carol x
Your cards are fantastic, Christine. I LOVE that you've tried it both ways. I agree that the unmasked, organic edges look amazing. Beautiful cards!! xx
I have some Serendipity stamps but not these two particular scenic ones, but they are both beautiful Christine. I do have another with trees which now I have seen these I think I will try out. I love the bird, so sweet and the soft blue is perfect. The last is much brighter using the strong yellow direct to paper as was the second blue one, and which does make the white really pop. Brilliant cards. x
Beautiful cards, love all the different looks with one ink pad, and the white gives a subtle effect xxx
WOW! As always, you surprised me with your interpretation of the theme. The first two cards are wonderful; I especially love the look of the first card. The third card is very delicate, perfect for winter. The last card, however, truly showcased your creativity. I think the lack of masking the edges is a brilliant idea. The card has a modern feel while still retaining a nostalgic feel. Thank you for the inspiration.
hugs,
BożenA
What a clever technique. I love the effect xx
An interesting technique and I love what you came up with using it, Christine! Fantastic Christmas cards and I'm really loving the leaf on gold!
These are lovely, Christine! The scenes in the first two remind me of the Waltons!
Great job making four cards for this technique! Love the blue ones (of course) - you got a great result with the white on blue for a true cyanotype (I totally failed at getting a good one). The sweet little bird is perfect in the lighter colour. And the rough edges in the last one are really appealing.
Oh, wow, what a beautiful idea for Christmas cards, and the leaf design is gorgeous in any season. The color makes me think of fall. Your cards all turned out amazing, Christine!
These are all great results, Christine! Thank you for all the different designs using this technique! I like how you simply swiped the pad to create the organic background for the leaves! Hugs, Darnell
I love this technique. Beautiful cards!
A technique dedicated to the colour blue? Yes, please. 😂 Thidefinitely peaked my interest BUT I think the last one is my favourite, too. 😳shocker, I know!!! The artsy irregular inking was (probably) the deciding factor. Awesome job on the technique. 👏 Fabulous card samples!
Lovely and beautiful design, full of gorgeousness as always ♥
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