about the printing processes
Block printing: This process also begins with a drawing, which is then transferred to a "block" of soft linoleum or rubber. The design is then carved into the block by hand using sharp tools. This creates a unique stamp to which ink is carefully applied and the design can be pressed onto paper or fabric.
Cyanotype: Also known as "sun printing" is a photographic technique that begins by mixing water, potassium ferricyanide, and ferric ammonium citrate. Once a surface is coated with this chemical mixture, it is exposed to the sun or a UV light under objects (such as pressed flowers/leaves) or a photographic negative. Any part that is exposed to the rays will turn a bright prussian blue. Discovered in 1842, this is one of the earliest photographic techniques.
Screen printing: The process of creating each piece begins with a drawing, either by hand or digital. This drawing is then transformed into a digital format suitable for screen printing. Once the digital illustration is ready, it is printed on transparent paper. This is used to make a silk screen stencil by using photosensitive emulsion and a UV light exposure unit. Finally, the design is printed on paper or fabric.
