Clairefontaine Cyanotype Kit

• Starter kit to make monochrome photographic reproductions on paper.
• This technique allows you to create wonderful unique pieces of Prussian blue with inimitable depth.
• The method consists of printing a negative impression of an object or document on a paper surface pretreated with a photosensitive solution, exposing it to light for a few minutes.
• After washing with water, the area exposed to UV rays turns blue, the area under the object or remained in shadow remains white.
• This kit allows you to make the equivalent of 15 A4 sheets by bringing together all the supplies to make beautiful cyanotypes.
• The attached brochure is perfectly documented and illustrated, rich in advice and creative ideas.
• How to use:
• -Add water to each bottle to create solutions A and B.
• -Shake until the powder is completely dissolved.
• -For best results, wait 24 hours before using.
• -Mix the 2 solutions in equal volume to obtain your cyanotype sensitizer.
• -Coat the paper with sensitizer and let it air dry in the dark.
• Place an object, or a negative film on its support and expose it to the sun for 3 to 30 minutes.
• This includes:
• A notebook with ideas and explanations.
• Bottle of 5g of green ammonium iron citrate.
• 2g jar of potassium ferricyanide.
• A pair of gloves..
• A 20 ml syringe.
• A brush.
• 10 sheets of Clairefontaine 300g Watercolor paper.
• The products contained in this kit allow you to produce the equivalent of 15 A4 size sheets.

Brand: Clairefontaine