Jacquard - Cyanotype Chemistry Set
Cyanotype is the “original” sun-printing process, one of the earliest photographic techniques and is a fun activity for any age!
The cyanotype process is great for photographers, mixed-media artists, printmakers, quilters, kids, and more. It is easy, forgiving, quick, magical, and fun!
Harness the power of the sun to make detailed prints from virtually any object that casts a shadow: tools, toys, plants, leaves, stones, sand, string, lace, etc.
*This set contains enough chemistry to make approximately sixty-five 8" x 10" prints on paper or fifty 8" x 10" prints on fabric.
**Cyanotype paper not included
Set includes 2 - 0.8 oz/22.68 g bottles (1 each of the following):
- Part A: Potassium Ferricyanide—A red iron salt used with Ferric Ammonium Citrate for cyanotype.
- Part B: Ferric Ammonium Citrate—A light-sensitive iron salt used with Potassium Ferricyanide for cyanotype.
FABRIC/FIBER/SURFACES
Any natural fiber/porous surface, including cotton, linen, silk, canvas, wood, paper, wood and leather.
How does Cyantope printing work? When the cyanotype fabric is exposed to sunlight, a chemical reaction occurs. It won’t reveal itself, until you put the fabric in water.
Then it will instantly turn blue!
How do you make a print? Place objects on the fabric to block the light. Wherever the sunlight doesn’t touch, it will remain white and leave a photographic impression on the fabric (this is called a “photogram”).
To make prints of photographs, just print the photo onto transparent paper and place it on top of the fabric instead of an object.
You can even make prints from drawings by first drawing on a transparency—the possibilities are endless!
*Exposure time depends on conditions but is generally 3-10 minutes.
A number of PDFs will come with this product to help you get started with Cyanotype dyeing right away!
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