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to cyanotype

to cyanotype

9.8
To make a blue photographic print using light and iron salts
  • verb
  • /ˈsaɪənəˌtaɪp/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cianotipar
  • Many students cyanotyped their own designs as part of the photography class project.

Examples

  • She learned how to cyanotype her photographs during a workshop at the local art center.

  • She cyanotyped the leaves beautifully.

  • Artists often cyanotype natural objects like leaves and flowers to create unique blue prints.

  • I will cyanotype some flowers today.

  • Many artists choose to cyanotype their floral compositions to showcase stunning blue hues.

  • During the class, I learned how to cyanotype everyday objects, turning them into beautiful prints.

  • For their final project, students decided to cyanotype various leaves, creating exquisite blue impressions.

Surface Forms

cyanotype infinitive
cyanotyped past
cyanotyped past participle
cyanotyping present participle
cyanotypes third person singular

Etymology

Cyanotype comes from the Greek kyanos 'dark blue' and typos 'impression', so to cyanotype something is to make a blue print of it using that classic light-based printing method.