Cyanotyping- Version 2

September 21, 2018

The students were not happy with the cramped composition nor the “white” highlights of the first class mural. As a group, they brainstormed ideas to make the mural better. It was decided that larger pieces of fabric were needed and they needed to plan out how they were going to sit on the mural before the fabric was taken out of the light tight bag. They also suggested that a tent be used to shield the fabric from the light before they positioned their bodies on it.

Once they positioned their bodies on the treated fabric, the tent was removed and the fabric was exposed to the light for twenty minutes. It was exceedingly hot that day, our students were very good sports. We took a picture of the exposure using our drone.

Develping_School_Mural — Since the second mural was done on school grounds, the students developed it in a garbage can and a laundry basket using a hose from the auto shop.

School_Mural_Student_Mural — After the murals were compared, the students worked on their own miniature murals.

Our students compared murals side by side, comparing and contrasting the differences in highlights, exposure times, colors and composition. They agreed the second version accomplished what they were hoping for – contrast and community composition. They also agreed they work really well together as a team!