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| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
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| United Kingdom | £4.00 | £0.75 |
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I created the cyanotype kit during lockdown as a way to share a really fun creative activity since then it's become my bestseller in my online shops. I'm an artist printmaker and teacher and taught photography for 18 years and cyanotype workshops were always a highlight of the year.
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Full description
This cyanotype kit comes packaged in a box with everything you need to make blue prints so you can harness the power of the sun
The technique is affordable and easy to use and is suitable for use with children with adult supervision.
There are three options (full kit, essentials mini kit and chemicals only. This is the listing for the full size kit)
1. FULL CYANOTYPE KIT
Chemicals A&B in bottles:
ferric ammonium citrate & potassium ferricyanide powder
black bag for paper storage
15 sheets A5 heavyweight cartridge paper
sponge brush
printing frame
flower negative
leaf skeleton acetate
measuring cup
gloves
mixing pot
stirrer
Detailed instructions
Simply add water to the bottles, combine chemicals A & B, coat paper, dry in subdued light (e.g. in the evening or with curtains drawn). Wait for a bright or sunny day and place dried paper in the frame with with leaves/feathers etc outside and wait for the colour to change. Once exposed wash in water and watch your permanent blue print emerge.
Makes a great gift and can be used with children (just leave chemical mixing to the adults). Makes up 120ml of solution which coats approx 40-50 sheets - a little goes a long way. Can also be used on natural fabrics.
FAQ's are on my website or get in touch.
www.katewatkins.co.uk/blog/cyanotype-kit-faqs
Designed by Kate Watkins in Southampton
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