Jacquard Cyanotype Kit – Complete Sun-Printing Starter

Make museum-worthy cyanotypes in minutes. The Jacquard Cyanotype Kit simplifies the classic 1842 sun-printing process with premeasured, lightproof bottles—just fill with water to create Stock Solutions A & B, then mix 1:1 for the sensitizer. Coat the included Hahnemühle Platinum Rag paper, dry, and expose under sunlight/UV with found objects or a film negative in the included glass printing frame. Rinse in cool water, let dry, and watch the deep Prussian blue appear. Perfect for photographers, mixed-media artists, printmakers, quilters, teachers, and curious beginners.

Yield: enough materials to make at least 12 prints at 8.5"×11" (21.59×27.94 cm), with room to experiment.

What’s in the Box

• Part A (Potassium Ferricyanide): 2 oz / 59.14 ml bottle (contains 0.2 oz / 5.67 g solids)
• Part B (Ferric Ammonium Citrate): 2 oz / 59.14 ml bottle (contains 0.47 oz / 13.46 g solids)
• Measuring cup
• Hake brush, 2"
• Quickstart Guide (multi-lingual; compliant in 15+ countries)
• SolarFast Film, 3 sheets — 8.5"×11" (21.59×27.94 cm) for inkjet negatives
• Hahnemühle Platinum Rag Fine Art Paper, 5 sheets — 8"×10" (20.32×25.4 cm)
• Glass printing frame with backer board, 9"×12" (22.86×30.48 cm) + 4 clips
• Film marker

Quick Start (How-To)

1. Fill each chemistry bottle with water; shake to make Stock A & B.
2. Mix equal parts A+B in low light to make the sensitizer.
3. Coat paper evenly; dry in the dark.
4. Expose 10–20 min in sunlight/UV with objects or an inkjet negative.
5. Rinse in cool water until yellow disappears; air dry.

Why You’ll Love It

• True photographic prints—no darkroom required
• Premeasured chemistry for fast setup and consistent results
• Includes premium paper, film for negatives, and a printing frame
• Great for workshops, classrooms, and family projects

Surfaces

Natural fiber / porous materials: cotton, linen, silk, canvas, paper, wood, leather, etc.

Safety & Handling

Wear gloves; avoid ingestion/eye contact. Work in ventilated area. Store solutions away from heat/light. Not for use with strong acids. Keep out of reach of children.

Specifications

• Item code: JCY9000
• Process: Cyanotype (iron-based, UV-activated)
• Exposure: ~10–20 minutes in sun/UV (conditions vary)
• Yield: 12+ prints (8.5"×11" / 21.59×27.94 cm)

Ideal Pairings / Cross-Sell

• Extra Hahnemühle Platinum Rag or cotton sheets
• Transparency film (inkjet) & printer for negatives
• Contact printing frame (larger sizes)
• Hydrogen peroxide (optional) for instant blue pop