Much like learning to ride a bike or the first day of school, cyanotypes are a rite of passage for the photographically minded, or otherwise artistically inclined. Fun and experimental, this alternative photo process is one that can be continued with ease for a lifetime. Blue Sunprints makes it even easier to do so, with their Cyanotype Cotton Squares (8 x 8", 25 Pack, White). Pre-washed and pre-treated, these fabric sheets are ready to print out under the most natural camera you can find: the sun. Just pick the items you want for your designs, and get to it! The end result will be beautiful, blue and white images, reminiscent of a blue print.

Once exposed, these cyanotypes can be rinsed with non-phosphate detergent. They're safe for repeated washing as well, which makes them ideal for use on clothing, household linens, or other fabrics. And because both sides of the sheet can be printed on, the possibilities are endless. The durable cotton can also be embellished if so you choose with bead work, stitching, or other creative enhancements. The sheets are made from natural fibers, so, they're archival as well, meaning that they'll last for years to come.

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 dark blue and your design will be the original white 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. Would this work the the Canon 430EX speedlight??

A: The 430ex does not take a battery pack.

Q: 2. Does the Bolt P12 work with a Bolt VM-110? Is there another cable required?

A: The Bolt VM-110 does not accept an external power supply, the P12 or any other.

Q: 3. In the specs it says select Canon flashes. I assume this is compatible with the 600 ex, is it also compatible with the 480 and 580 Canon flashes?

A: It should work on any Canon and any Canon "like/copy" flash that has a external power pack port. Generally the small to medium sized flashes do not have the power port. It's the big boy's like the 580's, the 600 etc. and 3rd party copy of those big Canon flashes that have the 3 pin w/a groove notch power port, that will take external battery packs.

Q: 4. Will this Bolt P12 work with Olympus cameras? I read elsewhere that this battery pack connector may be compatible with Olympus connections. Thanks.

A: No it will not work with the Olympus connector.

Q: 5. Does this work with the sb-28 flash?

A: The Bolt P12 Compact Battery Pack for Nikon Flashes will not work with the Nikon SB-28 flash. That flash has different connection for power packs.

Q: 6. Does it get too hot with 12 batteries? What are the safety measures?

A: No, this pack does no typically get hot.

Q: 7. will this work in the Leica cl camera?

A: Although this 64GB Match Pack is listed for he Panasonic GH5 and GH5S, you can still use them with the Leica CL.

Q: 8. Does this item work with canon R5?

A: Yes, the following memory card will work with you canon R5. Fyi in order to achieve a 422:10 bit an external recorder will be needed.

Q: 9. Does it work with Sony HVL-F60RM, the radio triggering flash?

A: No the Sony HVL-F60RM flash is not "External Power Pack Compatible".

Q: 10. Has anyone used this with the Godox V1 Pro? The flash has the external battery slot that would allow this to plug in directly.

A: I contacted the manufacturer concerning your inquiry. According to Bolt Flashes, the Bolt P12 Compact Battery Pack for Canon Flashes has been tested and found to be compatible for use with the Godox V1Pro C Flash for Canon. The battery pack will reduce the recycle time by approximately 50% when the flash is set to full power.