Sunlight and Water: Making Blueprints by Hand
Overview
To our knowledge, there is no activity like this happening anywhere. There are lots of people around the world making Cyanotype prints, but for anyone to be able to come into a studio and leave with Cyanotype prints made by them from photos in their phones in under a half hour is unheard of. And this kind of activity is perfect for visitors to the Mendocino Coast. The deep blue of the Cyanotype print mimics the clear deep blue of the sea, just a stone's throw from our studio. There's still a hint of mystery and magic that we've captured with our many mermaid and sea creature themes. The rich history of the coast makes a process from the 1840s bring everything to new life in a beautiful, calming color. The perfect way to capture the essence of every visit to the Mendocino Coast.
What's Included
- Finished prints and printed negatives
Meeting Location
309 East Redwood Avenue
Fort Bragg, CA 95437, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The best gift is the one you make yourself! Drop into our studio and combine modern technology with a process from the 1840s to make beautiful deep blue prints from precious memories in your phone, using UV light and water!
* Upon entering the studio, you'll spend a few minutes looking at dozens of examples of Cyanotype prints and shown the versatility and options for making prints.
* You'll be given an overview of the simple process -- choosing an image to print (from photos on your phone, or one of the nearly 100 options in the studio, or grasses/plants/flowers, or even some beautiful vintage glassware).
* We will do a bit of Photoshop work, printing the "negative" on the inkjet printer, exposing the Cyanotype-coated paper under the negative in UV light, then you take over for washing and "developing" the print in water.
* Each print takes about 15 minutes to make. We lead you through the process and do all the technical stuff -- you get to watch, learn and do the fun part: watching that image appear in beautiful, deep blue!
These prints make amazing gifts, especially because you make them!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5688400P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Finished prints and printed negatives.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sunlight and Water: Making Blueprints by Hand is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sunlight and Water: Making Blueprints by Hand will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Finished prints and printed negatives
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
