Students to Bring

• Apron or wear old clothes

• 2–3 pairs disposable rubber gloves

• 2–3 black plastic garbage bags

• 1" blue painter’s tape (partial roll is fine)

• 1 roll paper towels

• Notebook + pen

• 6–8 bull clips (binder clips)

• Newsprint (a few sheets)

• White plastic spoons (2–3)

• Blow dryer (optional—studio will have one available to share)

Items for Printing & Experimentation

Bring a variety—this is where the magic happens.

Tip: Solid objects will create crisp white silhouettes, while translucent materials produce layered mid-tones and more subtle detail.

Botanical Materials

• Fresh leaves, flowers, grasses, ferns

Textural Objects

• Lace, mesh, netting, cheesecloth, doilies

Found Objects

• Feathers, string, thread, paper cutouts

Transparent / Translucent Materials

• Thin fabrics, tracing paper, sheer materials

Optional

• Stencils or masks

Additional Helpful Items

(The studio will have many of these available to share, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.)

• Small brushes or foam brushes

• Sponges (natural or synthetic)

• Spray bottles

• Droppers or pipettes

• Small containers or cups

• Rags or additional paper towels

Instructor Provides

• 16" × 24" matboard

• 16" × 24" Lexan board (in place of glass)

Notes

• Glass is not required

• Come prepared to experiment—wet cyanotype is fluid, expressive, and often beautifully unpredictable

• A range of materials will give you the most interesting results

• Instructor has supply Fee