Cyanotypes or sun prints are a monochromatic photographic process that results in a blue (cyan) print. Cyanotype is what they used to reproduce blueprints and diagrams a hundred years ago.
Sun printing is a great way to look at the structures of plant life. We can examine the lines and shapes of plant life by looking at the negatives left behind. We are left with a clear outline and shape of the object.
How to Make a Cyanotype:
The Fourth Grade teachers alongside Art Teachers at Lee Elementary contribute to this blog by sharing happenings in their individual classrooms.