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Your cart is empty. Cyanotype is the “original” sun-printing process, one of the earliest photographic techniques. Discovered in 1842 and distinctive for producing rich, Prussian blue monochromatic prints, Cyanotype was popular well into the 20th century as an inexpensive method for reproducing photographs, documents, maps and plans (hence the enduring architectural term “blueprint”) and famously, for making impressions of biological specimens in the field (“photograms”).
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. Simply place the object on the sensitized surface and expose to sunlight (UV). Potassium Ferricyanide are the technical chemical names that create the magic! Use a digitally-printed photographic negative (an inverted black and white photo inkjet-printed onto a transparency*) instead of an object to create full-resolution photographs on paper or fabric. Great for photographers, mixed media artists, printmakers, quilters, kids and more, the cyanotype process is easy, forgiving, quick, magical and fun. Capture the nuance of every shadow—a fun group activity for any age!
1959Special
Reviewed in Canada on February 5, 2025
No problems with product freshness or performance. Price competitively. Would (and will) purchase again!
seanna
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2025
works as intended :) very fun!
Kate N
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
I had never heard of cyanotype before so thought I'd give it a go. Wow, I was so impressed with the process and it's so easy to do. This set of sensitizers was very easy to measure, mix and apply to watercolor paper. The instructions were clear and I couldn't have asked for more impressive results.
sue
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
great product
Leah R.
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
These were great for my class!!! BUT they are definitely not accurate on how many prints are possible with the amount of chemicals. I did buckets hats (yes it is different than paper) but the chemicals did not last long at all. I did 6 hats, 2 sides (bucket hats) and that was the end of those chemicals. Yes I understand that fabric absorbs more but it STILL only did 6 hats.
Cella Ray
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
Great product, easy to use & exactly as described!!!
connie
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
I am enjoying experimenting on paper & fabric. Addictive hobby! Serendipitous art form. Things take on a life of their own.
Frances
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
Easy to use and fantastic results! Great price too!
Eric Bergeron
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2024
work great as intended, last a long time.
Kari Black
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024
Super fun and awesome
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2024
Loved it, easy to use
huckfox
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2024
This is a great product and creates some cool art.
RedPanda
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
I bought one pack to learn cyanotype and after using it I decided to get the second pack. It is easy to use (instructions are included) and I was satisfied with the price. It took quite a long time to learn and actually get good results. I used the mix on different types of paper. It did not work at all on some paper and worked very well on some other paper. I don't know why yet. It seemed to work the best on mixed media paper. You definitely need a dark, dark place for covering the paper with the mix and for fully drying the paper.I think anyone who is a creative person will be able to appreciate this item and use it in various ways.
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