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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Working on a second set of four for a second person! I'm pretty happy with my workflow.

Two cyanotype photos: a view of the Getty building and gardens, a tree shadow on a wall.

sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Much happier with these this morning. I just have to redo the top right because I had the negative in the wrong direction 🙄

Four cyanotypes of landscapes from Torres del Paine in Child: q lake with mountains in the distance, a scene from a beach with a few mini icebergs floating in the water, a scene with scrubby hills and dark pools of water, and a lake with a hotel in an island in the middle, mountains in the background.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I signed up for a print exchange and am a little worried because the clock is ticking but nothing feels good enough 😭 dealing with contrast too high so the sky is blowing out.

Two cyanotypes of landscapes, one of fields with still ponds, the other of a lake with small ice chunks

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My son loves Minnie Mouse, talks about her all the time, wants to be her for Halloween. Mickey Mouse, however, is a non-entity. Could not care less about him. If anyone asks about Mickey it's like

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week, in House & Garden Design Notes hate... Rich British people, please leave the gross seaweed in the ocean.

I come up here with some seaweed that I've gathered

Put the seaweed in the bath, run the warm tap

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

3 yo has been very into Sesame Street lately and I'm suddenly Gonger's #1 fan, I need a plush.

Gonger, a pink furry chef monster from Sesame Street

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We installed container store shelving in my son's closet and I wish I had a before. This used to be a single wire shelf on top, a hanging rod, and a mountain of shit on the floor.

Closet with elfa container store shelving: one big shelf on bottom with hangers below, two big shelves on the top, a half-hanger and two half shelves in the middle.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Pretty happy with our color selection. This all used to be grey.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I think the exposure on this one is a lot better? Idk I probably have to dodge and burn some why are negatives so hard.

Cyanotype of light coming through trees along a path. Two people are laying on a white picnic blanket beneath.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Trying out different paper and negatives of old pictures I have on my computer because I (stupidly) impulsively signed up for the reddit photography print exchange. I am so bad at figuring how to get max detail out of these negatives. They're very contrast-y.

Cyanotype of trees along a path. Light shines in blocks around the tree and two people lie on a blanket underneath in a corner.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I never tire of pulling this out but it's just general filmmaking and not just Disney. (Side note: I need more Austen adaptations like Emma 2020, what a fun movie.)

Director: well I'd say that's the final cut
Disney exec: not so fast -- first we have to run it by Pazuzu, the demon that eats colors.
Pazuzu, the Demon that Eats Colors: Delicious reds and greens! A feast for Pazuzu.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Paint is hard. Especially when I'm putting swatches over the previous grey.

From left to right, top to bottom: Benjamin Moore copies of Farrow and Ball yellow ground, Babouche, Dutch Orange, and Sudbury Yellow

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My monthly self cyanotype challenge is done, but I'm still on my bs. Still often feels like I don't know what I'm doing.

Cyanotype of three white roses scanned with a shitty scanner.

Cyanotype of three objects. From left to right: an orange, half an orange, and a bracelet with transparent round beads and hearts made by a child

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Last of the "cyanotypes every day for a month"! Not the best quality, the scanner images are hard to negative and expose properly, but I did it! And learned so much!

Two cyanotypes. Left: cyanotype of scanned wildflowers, leaves, half an orange. Right: cyanotype over erasure it a book page. The image depicts half an orange and a bracelet. Text reads: "PEACE" / Stems of different lengths with own foliage only / Prime Eating Quality heavy with juice.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

First little cyanotype erasure hybrid thing? Kinda went for a double exposure that didn't pan out, but I'll give it another shot on the next page I do.

Erasure using cyanotype on an old book page. A photogram of a flower is included on the page. Text:
Flora
Flora
Flora
Flower
Flowering

Light

Proliferation

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

First cyanotype test on endpaper from a book I eventually want to use for erasures. I like the smaller format and more delicate paper. The feathers are actually from a negative. I've been playing around with using my shitty scanner as a "camera."

Cyanotype of feathers on book page. The feathers are dark on a light background.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Picked up this for erasures a while back. Objectively it's an old book with little value and scans and editions out there and no one cares if I tear pages out, but I'm still working up the courage. Feels scary! 😭

The Encyclopedia of Judging and Exhibiting Floriculture and Flora-Artistry by Esther Veramae Hamel

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Me after getting my house cleaned once: "The horses do get very cold in the winter. But on the other, the less fortunate probably get just as cold, perhaps even more so."

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Since I'm running out of paper, I am trying double exposure on some less detailed prints I already made.

Cyanotype of leaves that has been double exposed with pictures of landscapes and a meadow.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

At day 21, I've run out of the paper in my Canson mixed media pad 💀. I guess for the rest of the days we're going for alternate papers/surfaces I have around the house.

Cyanotype of a wave on the beach and rocks from above.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Also I get too excited and usually post right after rinsing instead of 24 hours, so I thought I'd post again so the curious can see how the blue changes even just after drying.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Finally got to use a relative's printer for inkjet negatives on transparency! Definitely much smoother results.

Cyanotype of small wildflowers in a field

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Okra flower (photo from a relative). Tomorrow I get a couple of hours with the inkjet 🤞

Cyanotype of a photo of an okra flower in a field.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Actually did an exposure test instead of just vibing, to much better results.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

First attempt to print from a digital negative. Negative was on vellum while I wait to have access to an inkjet printer. I have a lot of work to do both on the negative and the print exposure side, but it's still exciting!

Cyanotype of a lake with mountains in the background.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Another print in the sunlight through the blinds today, I'm happy with the feathers. Unfortunately the 3yo inadvertently scratched the shit out of my plexiglass cover... Also tea toned yesterday's prints!

Three cyanotype photograms from left to right: three feathers against a blue gradient background, a tea-stained blueish brown plant that looks fuzzy from multiple exposures, the same plant also looking fuzzy but with darker bands in the background

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Kind of interesting results for both of these. The right one was probably a bit underexposed, but I lost the blinds on the left for some reason. The shifting position of the plant shadow is actually because of the sun's movement.

Cyanotype of a plant shadow. The plant looks fuzzy, with several shadows superimposed.

Very pale cyanotype of a plant in front of the shadow produced by blinds.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Two most recent cyanotypes. I've ordered transparency sheets so I can start printing from negatives, I'm excited.

Cyanotype photogram of transparent egg carton with eggs.

Cyanotype photogram of two soda bottles.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

First time playing around with masking! Exposure isn't perfect but it was fun.

Cyanotype photogram of handsoap with a photogram of small flowers where the label would be.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Did some tea toning of yesterday's prints. First print is untoned for comparison.

Tea toned cyanotypes. The first is a flower photogram on a bright blue background. The second is a photogram of the same flowers, but tea toned a moodier blue with a kind of vintage feel. The last one is a cyanotype of an egg carton, also tea toned.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Day 6: still not enough details on the flowers. Maybe they're just too opaque? I can see through them when I hold them up to the light 🤷‍♀️ more success with the egg carton, just did it a little late in the day so the shadows are long.

Cyanotype of transparent plastic egg carton with eggs. The whole thing seems elongated.

Cyanotype of three flowers and leaves, opaque, with translucent petals.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Was pretty disappointed with Day 4 so I'm not going to post but here's Day 5! Dealing with a lot of rain and clouds.

Cyanpryoe of Golden Showers Thryallis (I think?) with gauzy-looking Saran wrap in the background

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My favorite was this. They ran out of room poor baby.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Day 3: boring compared to day 2. I was going to do a exposure test for the egg carton, but there were occasional clouds so I decided to wait. Did leaves & dried anchovies, then was determined to get details on the leaf so I doubled the exposure time to no avail. I think it needs 20+ minutes.

Two cyanotypes: one of red bud tree leaves on a bough, another of the same leaves with squiggles on the bottom ,(dried anchovies)

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Day 2: plastic egg carton with eggs. Definitely will be redoing this one with better-coated paper and better exposure. I also like plastic packaging for these conceptually, so expect more on this theme!

Photogram of an open plastic egg carton with eggs inside.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I've decided to make one cyanotype per day for a month to help me experiment and learn. This is the first one I've made where I mixed and brushed the chemicals myself. At first it will mostly be photograms, but I'm hoping to use negatives at some point.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Not super happy with all my glaze results from this class, but I do think this porcelain bowl is my best so far.

Porcelain bowl glazed in blue with lavender drips over the edge.

Second angle of orcelain bowl glazed in blue with lavender drips over the edge.

Third view of porcelain bowl glazed in blue with lavender drips over the edge.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Moseyed over to the Widow's Bay AO3 just out of curiosity. Shaping up to be a fun time. My only complaint so far is why no Patricia/Original Female Character(s) aka me.

Top ships as per the filters: Tom Loftis/Patricia, Tom Loftis/William the Clown, Tom Loftis/Wyck.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Barnes and Noble criterion sale ends tomorrow, here's what I got at my local store! Of course the titles are all upside down lol.

Criterion blurays: notorious, all about my mother, Barry Lyndon, Alice Doesn't live Here Anymore.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This little cup came out of the kiln first. I don't love the glaze choice but I'm happy with the shape and weight.

Little dark purple cup with speckled buff clay peaking out the bottom. The side has been carved.

Inside view of little dark purple cup. The inside is red speckled with black.

View with both the inside and outside glaze visible

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"okay we have no bookshelf space left" "Agreed" "So we need to read what we already have" "So true" "And be selective with our purchases--" Me:

Large art book: Monstrous Beauty, A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This is the one of the most transparent, clickbait, "we fucking hate this woman" headline I've seen in my entire life. She has mono.

Posted by the Houston Chronicle on reddit: "Lina Hidalgo sidelined by unexpected 'kissing disease' diagnosis."

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

My favorite pieces so far from my second class. Left one is porcelain. Trying to decide whether I want to add handles and make them into teacups.

Two pieces of bowl-shaped greenware pottery on the shelf. The left one has a defined foot and visible throwing rings. The second has a wavy pattern carved into the rim.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

My first piece from my second throwing class. I'm very happy, it's a real improvement from where I started v

Cross-section of clay cylinder. The walls are a little thick towards the bottom, but it's not a bad effort.

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sparrowshift @sparrowshift.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Browsing new bookcases for my 3yo's room and this style is cute and Montessori all but what do you do if you have One Million Books.

Kids bookshelves where the shelves are shallow and books are displayed with the entire cover visible, rather than just the spine.

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