.A hands-on guide to printing with light and time.
Printing With the Sun moves from foundational cyanotype techniques into rich experimentation and creative play.
Available June 9 • Hardcover • 14+ projects
“…a beautiful balance of striking imagery, clear instruction, and deep creative inspiration. Every page feels thoughtful and considered, inviting you not just to learn the process, but to really see the creative possibilities of cyanotype printing.”
-Kate Ward, host of the Making Zen online retreat.
A practical, inspiring guide to the cyanotype process—three years in the making—designed for artists, photographers, and curious makers at every stage.
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The Complete Guide to Cyanotype Printing
Printing With the Sun is a comprehensive guide to cyanotype printing for beginners and artists, combining step-by-step instruction with creative exploration.
Learn the fundamentals of the cyanotype process through clear guidance and detailed photographs, then move beyond the basics with hands-on techniques that encourage experimentation. Using materials like soap bubbles and washing soda, discover how to create expressive, one-of-a-kind prints.
With more than a dozen guided projects, this book helps you build confidence, develop your printmaking skills, and expand your creative approach.
Featuring inspiring work by contemporary cyanotype artists from around the world, Printing With the Sun also offers a broader view of what’s possible within the medium.
Whether you’re new to cyanotype or looking to deepen your practice, this book is an essential and versatile studio companion for creative exploration and skill-building.
“Whether you're a student, a teacher, or an accomplished artist trying a new medium, this book is for you! Equally practical and delightful, Madge's approach to cyanotypes invites everyone to try their hand at projects both simple and sophisticated--with bonus content for art historians and collectors!”
Juliet Feibel, PhD - Executive Director ArtsWorcester
"Madge Evers’ book on cyanotypes is a beautiful balance of striking imagery, clear instruction, and deep creative inspiration. Every page feels thoughtful and considered, inviting you not just to learn the process, but to really see the creative possibilities of cyanotype printing.
What makes this book stand out is how seamlessly it blends practical guidance with artistic vision. In addition to the beautifully illustrated process, and the exciting possibilities Madge explores, I especially enjoyed the inclusion of other artists who also work with cyanotypes. Seeing how different makers approach the process adds so much richness to the book and opens up many new and interesting ways of working.
It’s generous in its teaching while also feeling like a work of art in its own right and one you’ll want to return to again and again, both for reference and inspiration. A truly special book for artists and makers interested in cyanotypes, alternative processes, paper and textile-based creativity"
Kate Ward - Textile Artist, CEO and Founder of Zen Stitching
Praise for Printing With the Sun:
"A comprehensive guide to the cyanotype in its entirety, this book is a true work of art! Madge has combined the history and science of the process in an easy to understand yet detailed way that invites the reader into the process. From novice to established cyanotype artist, this book has something to offer everyone. It is a true celebration of the cyanotype and all that it is!"
Sarah Bourne Rafferty - Atwater Designs and author of Botanical Cyanotype: a Guide to the Art of Sun Prints
“Whether you're a student, a teacher, or an accomplished artist trying a new medium, this book is for you! Equally practical and delightful, Madge's approach to cyanotypes invites everyone to try their hand at projects both simple and sophisticated--with bonus content for art historians and collectors!”
Juliet Feibel, PhD - Executive Director ArtsWorcester
Madge Evers' book is such a delight to read, filled with detailed images and how-to information on the cyanotype process. Driven by her love of this art style, she makes this magical process accessible and inspirational to anyone, no matter their artistic level."
Rachel Passannante - Assistant Director and Collections Manager, Danforth Art Museum
photo by Kristin Teig
photo by Madge Evers. Using spices and vinegar to make a cyanotype with the wet process.
photo by Madge Evers. Cyanotypes toned with plant-based ingredients.
photo by Madge Evers. Cyanotype chemicals and Hake brush.