Custom Miniature Cyanotype Portrait

RM 40.00


Your Object, Your Story

Do you miss the time when we would ritually print out pictures and have it framed on our walls or our desks? Perhaps today we could have something that is more functional, one that could be carried or worn like an accessory? Well, a late 16th century invention, a miniature portrait could be just a thing for you.

Allow me to create a one-of-a-kind miniature portrait of you or your special someone. You can gift it to yourself, your partner, family or friends and allow it to carry a special meaning each time is it held and viewed by the receiver. The best gift is always one that surprises. If you intend to give it as a gift, send me an email or DM at instagram @balqistajalli to add customised notes. 


What is Miniature Portrait?

Miniature (Cyanotype) Portrait is a mini printing fitted in a costume jewellery or paper frame and executed with cyanotype or sunprint technique. It is a personal and one-of-a-kind heirloom object that can be given to your friends, partner or family to remember a loved one by. It also comes with a set of photographic papers so the receiver(s) of the portrait can experience the art and chemistry process of alternative photography that is the cyanotype print.

From roughly 1580 to 1635, portrait miniatures were fashionable gifts among the English and French society’s elite. They could be given unframed to a loved one allowing the recipient to select their desired frame. In addition to serving as memorial pieces, miniatures were especially important to those whose loved ones were required to travel or live far away.


Details (Pendant)

- Glass cabochon on oval bronze base metal
- 30mm x 40mm Cyanotype print
- with extension tail chain & lobster clasp
- Custom chain length between 260-360mm
- Chain is not hypoallergenic material (very sorry!)
- Price not inclusive of shipping cost
- Upon successful payment, email two portrait image(s) with high resolution to studiosunprint@gmail.com where only ONE (1) image will be chosen to best fit the bronze base metal frame.

Details (Decorative Tag)

- 8 pcs of decorative tags
- 30mm x 40mm Cyanotype print in kraft paper frame
- Price not inclusive of shipping cost
- suitable for wedding or special occasion favours
- Upon successful payment, email two portrait image(s) with high resolution to studiosunprint@gmail.com where only ONE (1) image will be chosen to best fit the bronze base metal frame.


How to care for it? Kindly avoid contact with moisture. Do treat it well as the sunprint art is not meant for long sun exposure. For maintenance or repair (specifically for pendants), kindly contact the artist at her email address: studiosunprint@gmail.com