Turmeric sun print

A video tutorial sharing how to make prints using just the sun and turmeric! A great technique for journaling ephemera and cardmaking!

Anthotype is a technique developed in the 19th century that uses plant emulsions and sunlight to create pictures on paper and cloth.

Let's take a look at the latest pH test I did: turmeric. Turmeric is one of my go-to dyes for anthotypes, but the problem with pure turmeric dye is that it's too yellow. Fortunately the pH experiments can change that!

Instructions for making DIY sunprints with turmeric

We tried sun prints with turmeric! Worked really well x

Anthotypes are sun-powered plant prints that create subtle silhouettes and images. The photographic technique dates back to the mid-1800s, when Mary

Viola Wang | Author Illustrator Printmaker on Instagram: "Step by step - Turmeric Sun Print - Day 57/100 Days Challenge - Printmaking Fun Ingredients: Turmeric and hand gel. 1-Combine 1 part turmeric with 2 parts gel. 2-Thoroughly mix the two ingredients. 3-Evenly coat the paper with the solution and let it dry. 4-Place positives on the coated paper under a sheet of glass. 5-Expose it to sunlight. 6-Spray the exposed print with a solution of baking soda dissolved in water to improve colour…

☀️ NEW Sun print recipe PDF is now FREE to download Only on Patreon! I've had the recipe up on my blog for a couple of years now but I made a special PDF with all of the important information that you need WHILE you are actually making sun prints! i.e.: Ingredient list, short recipe, and visual guide all in one place! Print it out or download it on to your device on Patreon 💛 Link in my link 🌳 #anthotypesunprints #anthotypephotography #anthotypeprinting #anthotypeprocess #anthotype…

Brian: Turmeric for this one, with a five-day exposure

☀️ NEW Sun print recipe PDF is now FREE to download Only on Patreon! I've had the recipe up on my blog for a couple of years now but I made a special PDF with all of the important information that you need WHILE you are actually making sun prints! i.e.: Ingredient list, short recipe, and visual guide all in one place! Print it out or download it on to your device on Patreon 💛 Link in my link 🌳 #anthotypesunprints #anthotypephotography #anthotypeprinting #anthotypeprocess #anthotype…

This project, Solar Powered Turmeric Prints, authored by @a.farm.to.keep, is the cover feature from the 2024 Summer edition of @botanical_anthology Magazine. Botanical Anthology is a beautifully...

Sun print guide ☀ Full recipe is on my blog and PDF version is available for free on Patreon!

“Summer” by Andy Schmitt Country: Plainsboro, NJ, USA Parts used: Turmeric powder

Sun print guide ☀ Full recipe is on my blog and PDF version is available for free on Patreon!

. Anthotyping is the long-neglected art of using only plants, paper, and sunlight to create photographic prints. The images you see are created by collecting plants from the wild and grinding them in a natural 'emulsion' that is then painted onto paper and exposed to sunlight for anywhere from 5 to 50 hours. There is…