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Blue Seaweed Cyanotype Postcard Gift Set

Blue Seaweed Cyanotype Postcard Gift Set

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This beautiful set of five A6 postcards features prints from cyanotype exposures of seaweed collected from the shorelines of Cornwall by designer and printmaker Krystal.

Cyanotype printing is a camera-less technique dating back to the 1800's. The prints are taking by placing the objects, in this case pieces of Cornish seaweed, onto paper which has been coated with a solution of iron salts. The paper is then exposed to sunlight and the UV rays change the exposed areas of the salt solution into gorgeous shades of blue. The white left underneath, perfectly showcases the detailed fronds and structure of the seaweed. The prints are then washed with water to prevent any further changes from the light.

This postcard set includes 5 different images on FSC certified card with a traditional postcard layout on the back for sending. Alternatively the postcards would look stunning framed up a set for a beach themed decor. 

Presented in a brown card envelope with string tie they would make a great gift for lovers of the sea or of the lost art of postcard writing.

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Available within 5 miles of Fowey, this side of the river only within 3 working days of order. If your address is tricky to find please ensure that you leave details in the note at checkout or let us know your safe place to leave items.

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Lost items

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​If there are any extenuating circumstances which might delay your order further, you will be notified by email to advise of the delay and to discuss options.

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International Shipping

Post Brexit International Shipping has become exceptionally onerous for small businesses, particularly ones like mine which mainly ship domestically. Shipping charges will often vary considerably depending exactly what items are purchased. Your order will be sent via the postage service which most closely matches the amount you have paid for postage. If there is a significant discrepancy we will refund any overpayment and reserve the right to contact you to discuss options in the event of underpayment.

As a small business with minimal margins on our gift products we are unable to absorb shipping costs over and over the amount paid and hope that you will understand this. Unfortunately we are unable to offer a free shipping service internationally.

We will complete the relevant customs forms but will not be responsible for any tax which may be levied for collection within the destination country as this is simply too big and complicated an undertaking for us to deal with when we handle so few international orders. Please make yourself aware of any shipping restrictions pertaining to the destination country. We recommend using this guide before ordering to check that we are able to ship the item you intend to order.

Last updated: 24th January 2023

 

 

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