Original PromptUsing a similar layout as the sundial worksheet, can you create a worksheet on the following information about anthotype and cyanotype? We will be making both. To create a sun print, you can use turmeric as a natural plant-based anthotype instead of a traditional chemical cyanotype. Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 3 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol, brush the yellow liquid onto watercolor paper, dry it in the dark, place flat objects on top under glass, and expose to sunlight for 2 to 6 hou...
This learning resource guides students through the process of creating sun prints using turmeric powder. It outlines a step-by-step method starting from mixing turmeric with rubbing alcohol to coat watercolor paper, allowing it to dry, and then arranging flat objects on the paper before exposing it to sunlight. The activity encourages observation of how light affects the paper's colors and promotes critical thinking through a predictive challenge about the outcome of the print. Students engage artistically while learning about light sensitivity and color change, culminating in creating their artwork and reflecting on the results.