{"product_id":"clairefontaine-cyanotype-discovery-kit","title":"Clairefontaine Cyanotype Discovery Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClairefontaine Cyanotype Discovery Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyanotype is one of the oldest photographic printing processes still practised today, and this kit gives you everything you need to try it at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the mid-19th century, the technique uses a light-sensitive solution of iron salts to turn ordinary paper into a surface that reacts to sunlight, producing rich, deep blue prints wherever light touches it. Lay a leaf, a flower, a piece of lace or a photographic negative on the paper, let the sun do the work, then rinse with water to reveal the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo darkroom, no camera and no prior experience required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clairefontaine Cyanotype Discovery Kit is a complete, ready-to-use set housed in a compact cardboard box, designed for anyone curious about combining art and chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 sheets of Clairefontaine 300gsm watercolour paper (Fontaine range, satin grain finish, 100% cotton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 chemical vials: ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pipette (20ml) for accurate measuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 brush for applying the solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pair of protective gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA step-by-step instruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMix the two chemical solutions together in subdued light, then brush the mixture evenly over the watercolour paper and leave it to dry away from direct sunlight. Once dry, arrange your chosen objects or negatives on the coated surface and expose the paper to sunlight for several minutes, depending on the strength of the light. Rinse the paper in water to stop the exposure and fix the image, and watch the print deepen into its characteristic Prussian blue as it dries. The 100% cotton watercolour paper is well suited to the wet cyanotype process, holding the solution evenly and standing up to rinsing without buckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis kit suits complete beginners as well as anyone with an interest in photography, printmaking or botanical art. It makes a thoughtful gift for a creative friend, a hands-on activity for a quiet weekend, or a starting point for building a larger cyanotype practice. Because the process involves mixing and handling chemicals, the kit is recommended for ages 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox dimensions: approximately 21.4cm x 8.6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the chemical solutions and finished vials out of reach of children and pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear the included gloves when mixing and applying the solution, and work in a well-ventilated area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest results come from strong, direct sunlight; cloudy days will lengthen exposure times and soften contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the kit's 10 sheets are used, standard watercolour paper, fabric or card can be coated with your own cyanotype solution for continued use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DQV9fyGiz4c?si=mnC5RVscyniXadiK\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clairefontaine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111876284551,"sku":"97719C","price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/Clairefontaine_Cyanotype_Discovery_Kit_page1.png?v=1791596589","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/clairefontaine-cyanotype-discovery-kit","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}