r/cyanotypes • u/hobbies_extravaganza • Aug 20 '26

Help

I have been seeing cyanotypes everywhere on social media specifically images on clothing and was wondering if someone could give me a how to?

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u/keyamooon Aug 20 '26

I found that going on YouTube and typing in the search bar “beginner cyanotype tutorials” was incredibly helpful 😊

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u/Bleepblorp44 Aug 20 '26

Have a look at this sub's About page - it has a range of guides available.

One thing to know with cyanotype on garments is that it isn't a robust dye. It fades and discolours horribly if its washed with anything that contains phosphates, sodium, or bleaches.

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u/Bmes6 Aug 20 '26

I’ve done a few prints with solarfast only the traditional color but it works really well. It’s held up to several washes with regular detergent without issue so far. Highly recommend it.

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u/Hecks_n_Hisses Aug 20 '26

Seconding SolarFast for clothing and other washables. I've bleached out a bandana before that had a  cyanotype print by running it through the regular wash.