Experiment with beautiful violet "cyanotypes", using these Cyanotype Cotton Squares 6x6" 25 Pack VioletCyanotype Cotton Squares - 6 x 6" (25 Pack, Violet). These fabric squares work great as alternative process photographs all on their own, or incorporated into numerous other artistic endeavors. Pre-washed and pre-treated, these violet sheets are ready to print, and come enclosed in a black light-safe bag, ensuring that their full potency is kept intact until you're ready to expose them.

Made from 100% natural fibers, your final print will be archival, lasting for years to come. Once exposed and rinsed, your design will remain the original violet color of the cotton. The background will become a deep, dark hue that causes your image to come to the forefront, with all the somber beauty violet imbues. The resulting print can be repeatedly rinsed in non-phosphate detergent, so there's no fear when it comes to incorporating your design into clothing or household linens.

250 Thread Count    Pre-Washed and Pre-Treated    Ready for Sun Printing    Made of 100% Natural Fibers    Archival    Both Sides Can Be Printed    Durable for Repeat Rinsing    Final Print Can Be Embellished    Enclosed in Black Light-Safe Bag

Sun prints are made from 100% natural fibers and they are archival

You can print on both sides for unique, one-of-a-kind images

The final print can be dyed, painted, drawn on, stitched... Only your imagination limits the possibilities!

Sun prints are light sensitive - they are carefully packaged in a black light-safe bag

Wash printed fabrics in a non-phosphate detergent

1. Choose your design
Your design choices are nearly endless. Here are some ideas: Drawings or photographs that have been printed on transparencies or acetate. Actual objects such as leaves, flowers, string, toys, letters, hands, jewelry. Experiment with photographic negatives, x-rays, cut-outs or clip art, lace, and sheer fabrics. Use your imagination - try anything! Once you have chosen your design, lay it on the cyanotype material. To hold your design in place during your sun exposure, use a piece of clear glass or Plexiglas for a tight contact or lay your design loosely if there is no wind. You can also choose to pin your design down into a piece of cardboard or foam core

2. Expose your sun print
First make a test print by exposing your design in the sun for different lengths of time on a small section of cyanotype material (use the test print chart included in the instructions as a guide). Then choose the best exposure time to get the tone you want. To print on both sides of the cyanotype material, first expose one side to the sun using your desired exposure time, then turn the material over, lay the same or different design on the second side and expose it for any time you choose. Once you have exposed your sun print, remove your design

3. Rinse your sun print
When you rinse your print in water for a few minutes (until the water runs clear) your cyanotype print will begin to appear immediately. The print will be a dark hue and your design will be the original violet color of the paper. If you want a darker effect, spray hydrogen peroxide on your rinsed print. The darker color will appear instantly

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hi, what media type should i use with an epson p600 printer?. the icc profile says eam media type, but i dont know what it means. The ilford website did not answer my question, this is why i am asking here. Thanks.

A: EAM stands for Epson Archival Matte. This is the correct media type choice for this printer. To download the ICC profile for the Ilford GALERIE Prestige Textured Cotton Rag Paper, go to this link: http://bit.ly/1RPJYVb

Q: 2. As anyone used the SteadyShot with either a Canon EF 100-400 mm lens or a Canon RF 100-500 mm lens? Are these too heavy for comfortable use?

A: Customers have used the Cotton Carrier Steady Shot with much larger lenses such as the 200-400mm (about 6 inches longer and 4 pounds heaver than the 2 lenses you mentioned). So it is comfortable to use and it will help stabilizer your photos and videos.

Q: 3. Why would someone buy these? Aren't they identical to the canisters 35mm film comes in? I throw so many away. Do people store un-cut negatives in them?

A: I use them to store anything I want to keep dry, like ends of Q tips I use for cleaning the camera when not at home.

Q: 4. Does this stuff have an expiration date on the box? How long will it last in the unopened box? Thanks

A: They do not print an expiration date on the box but they do estimate it should last about 2-3 year un-opened.

Q: 5. Does this fit a D500 and Nikkor 200-500 mm lens?Also, when not using for steady shot, does this function as a carrier harness, as well?

A: 1. I use it for D80 with Sigma 300-600, so it should be fine with your rig.2. Yes, it functions as an excellent camera harness, super comfortable and convenient. In fact, I do not use steady shot much, but I never go shooting with my telephoto without the vest -- the lens is too heavy to carry around my neck for more than an hour, with the vest I can walk and shoot all day long.

Q: 6. What are the washing instructions?

A: The manufacture says, Cyanotype Store Cyanotype T-Shirt (Adult Large, White) is prewashed. I would wash it on cold or maybe warm water. It should be stable at any temperature really after it was washed the first time. Cyanotype is stable

Q: 7. These are for a dry mounting press?

A: The Archival Methods 11 x 14" 2-Ply 100% Cotton Museum Board can be used in a dry-mount press.

Q: 8. Is the opening really exactly 5x7? I would assume that this is intended for a 5x7" print and is held in place by the opening being slightly smaller.

A: The image opening size would be approximately 4-1/4" x 6-3/16" in size.

Q: 9. Does this work with a cannon 7d with 600 lens ?

A: The Canon 7D equipped with a Canon EF 600mm Lens can be attached to the Cotton Carrier Steady Shot with Camera Vest.

Q: 10. Let me refine my question regarding resolution on this shirt. Is the fabric and coating capable of rendering a 'quality' image from a high-resolution negative?

A: The Cyanotype Store Cyanotype T-Shirt (Adult Large, White) will not produce a quality' image full tonal range image.