Jacquard Cyanotype Sensitizer Set

Ive had good luck with this stuff. It should theoretically not vary by brand though (unless advertised), since its a simple chemical formulation. If you are coating paper, be weary of what type you use. Most commercial paper is buffered, and contains various additives (optical brighteners, etc). These characteristics are detrimental to the Cyanotype chemical process. If you want top quality prints, buy specifically unbuffered paper with no additives. DO NOT USE INKET PAPER. You will just waste it. You can buy special paper marketed as for use with historical photo processes (Cyanotype/Platinum, etc). Look on B&H, Freestyle Photo, etc. If you want to learn more about Cyanotypes, EVERYTHING you need to know is in a free book called Cyanomicon, by Mike Ware. Google it, and the free pdf book will be the first result.

Jacquards chemicals are easy to use, and the results can be a lot of fun. This reminded me of working in a photo darkroom! Definitely mix the A and B under low light (I used a red LED flashlight), as the result is light sensitive, once it is mixed. Make very small batches as you dont need much to cover a few sheets of paper. I had good results with watercolor paper, and doing 6-10 minute exposures in the sunlight. Good luck to you all. Be creative!

Have used it and very good.

Ive used lots of cyanotype mixtures and formulas, some mixed up by myself. This one is inexpensive, works great and must have some kind of preservative in it because, unlike all the other formulas Ive used, this one seem to not grow mold. Even if cyanotype mixtures grow mold over time, you can just filter them-- but its nice not having to do that.

Literally just add water. Instructions are included on the back of the cardboard insert and on both bottles, so theres certainly little room for error provided you are literate. The rest is up to trial and error. And with this affordable, Prime-able, foolproof option, theres no reason to fear errors (of which you will have many in the beginning). While you wait for it to ship, stop by the store and grab some benzoyl peroxide to add to the rinse wash later. I definitely recommend this set to anyone looking to start (or continue) cyanotyping. If you want some advice-- be patient. When you mix the chemicals, wait 24 hours. When you apply it to your medium, wait another 24 hours. And be patient when exposing, its always better to overexpose.

I have followed the instructions to the letter and every time i go to rinse, the image disappears completely. I’ve used different papers etc just to be sure and I always get the same result…nothing!

Work prefect and last forever!

Love this product demonstrating how to use alternative photography processing... very unique!

This is great for anyone whos curious about cyanotypes and wants to give it a try. the chemicals are easy to mix - just fill each bottle with water and mix a bit to make sure the powders are dissolved. after that, just mix a capful of each together to coat your paper and youre good to go.

Worked great! I bought it for my high school art students and they read the directions and figured it out by themselves. It worked great for them.