Part of the Ferric (Iron) Group, Cyanotype is one of the most recognized Alternative Processes still available today. This kit however contains Cyanotype is in a single solution, and is an updated version of the original process. Using Ammonium Ferric Oxalate to give a good blue that does not wash out, this solution is twice as sensitive to UV as the traditional version. Development in water and citric acid manipulates contrast. You make all images by the contact system, where the image depends on a negative of the appropriate size.
The kit contains Sensitiser 50ml (sufficient for 40 - 8x10in applications), Syringe 2ml, Fabriano paper 5 sheets 8x10in, two glass coating rods 4in and 8in, Protective gloves and full detailed instructions for use. Sensitiser, Glass coating rods and Hypo are available separately along with traditional contact frames with hinged backs in 8x10in and 12x16in.
The Cyanotype sensitiser supplied as solution only or as part of the Cyanotype Kit (above) is in a single working solution, and is an updated version of the original process. This formula uses Ammonium FerricOxalate to give a good blue which does not wash out and is twice as sensitive to UV as thetraditional version. Developmen is in water. A citric acid solution can be used to manipulate contrast. All images are made by the contact system, where the image depends on a negative of the appropriate size or the placement of an object on the sensitised material.
The Kit comes with EVERYTHING needed to make Cyanotypes. Contains: 5 sheets 8x10in Fabriano5 HP paper, 5 sheets 8x10in Digital contact film, 2ml syringe 50ml bottle of Cyanotype sensitiser, 2 coating rods - one 4in, one 7 in, 100gms of Citric Acid, protective gloves and full detailed instructions for use.
This item is available for collection.