Self-described ” visualize-er ” Gabe turned to 3D printing in order to create his own cyanotype prints at home, using UV-sensitive paper and incorporating a 3D printer to make digital versions of old photographs.
Gabe started out using an early proof-of-concept workflow that saw a Python script convert images into OpenSCAD files, which were then converted into STL files to 3D print — however, this method was replaced with a new Python script that works through UVtools to enable native printing files.
The 3D printer was fitted with a wooden lid in place of the usual resin vat, with the UV-sensitive paper held firmly in place atop the printer in order to expose it to the UV light, with the ability to create modern digital negatives for cyanotype prints.
