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Cyanotype gift tags
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Make these beautiful blue gift tags that can also be used as Christmas decorations. The tags are covered with cyanoprint mix and after the designs are placed on them, the sunlight colours the rest. Finally, the tags are rinsed, dried and decorated with details using silver markers and string.
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Fill both bottles with water to the top of the label.
Fill both bottles with water to the top of the label.2 
Shake both bottles well to dissolve the powder.
Shake both bottles well to dissolve the powder.3 
The mixture is ready to use after 24 hours.
The mixture is ready to use after 24 hours.4 
The bottles contain liquid for approx. 200 prints. The liquid will hold in the bottle for up to 2 years.
The bottles contain liquid for approx. 200 prints. The liquid will hold in the bottle for up to 2 years.5 
Combine the two liquids in a bowl 1:1.
Combine the two liquids in a bowl 1:1.6 
Once the liquids are mixed, they can be used for 2-4 hours. Store in a dark place.
Once the liquids are mixed, they can be used for 2-4 hours. Store in a dark place.7 
Three pipettes of each type of liquid is enough for 4-6 prints.
Three pipettes of each type of liquid is enough for 4-6 prints.8 
Wear plastic gloves when working with the cyanoprint liquid. Use a foam brush to brush the fabric with the mix.
Wear plastic gloves when working with the cyanoprint liquid. Use a foam brush to brush the fabric with the mix.9 
Place the manila tags on an absorbent surface or with plastic underneath.
Place the manila tags on an absorbent surface or with plastic underneath.10 
Apply the cyanoprint liquid without creating too straight edges or too large areas. Thicker layers result in a darker colour. The area with the cyanoprint liquid will turn a greenish colour. Wear gloves when working and avoid sunlight.
Apply the cyanoprint liquid without creating too straight edges or too large areas. Thicker layers result in a darker colour. The area with the cyanoprint liquid will turn a greenish colour. Wear gloves when working and avoid sunlight.11 
Dry the cyanoprint liquid tags in a dark place for at least 30 minutes until completely dry.
Dry the cyanoprint liquid tags in a dark place for at least 30 minutes until completely dry.12 
While the tags are drying, prepare the print. Remove the protective plastic from both sides of the plastic sheet.
While the tags are drying, prepare the print. Remove the protective plastic from both sides of the plastic sheet.13 
Feel free to use spruce, buckthorn leaves or other Christmas greenery together with ice crystal sequins. Tape the designs onto the plastic sheet so that they line up with the tags with the cyanoprint liquid.
Feel free to use spruce, buckthorn leaves or other Christmas greenery together with ice crystal sequins. Tape the designs onto the plastic sheet so that they line up with the tags with the cyanoprint liquid.14 
Place the dry manila tags on the backing sheet and turn the plastic sheet with the design down towards the fabric. Attach with clips to press the design completely flat against the paper – this results in a clearer print.
Place the dry manila tags on the backing sheet and turn the plastic sheet with the design down towards the fabric. Attach with clips to press the design completely flat against the paper – this results in a clearer print.15 
Place in sunlight for 3-30 minutes on a sunny day. On a cloudy day, leave for 4-5 hours. The cyanoprint liquid will change colour and turn greyish after being exposed to enough sunlight.
Place in sunlight for 3-30 minutes on a sunny day. On a cloudy day, leave for 4-5 hours. The cyanoprint liquid will change colour and turn greyish after being exposed to enough sunlight.16 
Remove the clips and separate the sheets from the design.
Remove the clips and separate the sheets from the design.17 
Rinse off the excess cyanoprint liquid in clean water. Gently rub to remove completely. Rinse several times with water until the water is clear.
Rinse off the excess cyanoprint liquid in clean water. Gently rub to remove completely. Rinse several times with water until the water is clear.18 
Gently pat off the excess water and allow to dry flat. Tip: For best results, leave under pressure overnight.
Gently pat off the excess water and allow to dry flat. Tip: For best results, leave under pressure overnight.19 
Use a silver marker to draw details such as snowflakes, dots or even a frame around the design.
Use a silver marker to draw details such as snowflakes, dots or even a frame around the design.20 
Add silver-plated wire and they’re ready to be used as decoration on a branch or as gift tags.
Add silver-plated wire and they’re ready to be used as decoration on a branch or as gift tags.Also go exploring in
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