Cyanotype Kit 200g

If you want to make sun prints without buying a long list of supplies, this kit puts the sensitizer and a few basic tools together. Its two-part formula still needs mixing, but it does not require extra dilution.

You combine parts A and B in a 1:1 ratio by volume or weight. Each bottle contains 100g, for 200g of sensitizer in total.

If you prioritize a simple start with several listed surfaces, this format may suit you, if you prefer a kit with detailed exposure instructions or a specified process for every material, that information isn’t included here.

Getting the most from it

The kit includes sensitizer A and B, four 0.5ml droppers, a silicone cup, a brush and two gloves. Mix equal amounts of A and B, then stir, the listing says no further water dilution is needed. That makes the setup relatively contained, although you’ll still need to plan where to coat and expose your chosen surface.

The stated surfaces are paper, cotton, silk, leather, wood, canvas and glass. For a first project, you could brush the mixed solution onto paper, arrange a leaf over the coated area and use sunlight to make a botanical print. The same general idea suits fabric projects, though the listing doesn’t give separate application or exposure guidance for each material. A small test piece is a sensible way to see how your chosen surface responds before starting a larger project.

Why it’s worth it

The main appeal is having the two sensitizer components and basic handling tools in one package, rather than sourcing the chemicals and accessories separately. There’s no darkroom or special equipment listed as necessary, which suits casual craft sessions, beginner experiments and simple botanical artwork. The product is described as suitable for hobbyists and artists, and the print-making process is based on sunlight exposure.

The listing also claims the finished blue prints are fade-resistant and stable under normal indoor lighting. Treat that as a product claim, not a guarantee for every surface or display condition: no exposure times, post-processing directions or material-specific results are provided. The kit is marked as not for children under 14, so it isn’t intended as an unsupervised activity for younger children. Based on the product details provided, the included gloves are worth using during preparation.

Key takeaways

• 200g total: 100g each of parts A and B.
• Mix A and B equally by volume or weight, no additional dilution is stated as necessary.
• Includes four 0.5ml droppers, a silicone cup, a brush and two gloves.
• Listed for paper, cotton, silk, leather, wood, canvas and glass.
• Not intended for children under 14, instructions for exposure and finishing are not specified in the listing.

It suits you if you want to try cyanotype printing across different craft surfaces and value having the basic mixing tools included. It isn't for you if you need detailed, material-by-material instructions or a kit intended for younger children.

When to choose it

Choose this kit for small sun-printing projects when you’re comfortable measuring and combining two parts yourself. It offers a more ready-to-start approach than buying the sensitizer components and tools separately, while a more instruction-heavy kit may be a better fit if you’re new to the process and want guidance on exposure and finishing. Before choosing, make sure the 1:1 mixing step and the age restriction suit your project.