Cyanotype Starter  Kit In 1842, Sir John Herschel discovered that a simple mix of iron salts and sunlight could turn paper into brilliant blue images. His invention, the cyanotype, became the original “blueprint” and is still loved today for its simplicity and magic.

This kit includes everything you need to start creating your own cyanotype prints:

Two 100 ml bottles of Cyanotype Chemistry (Solutions A + B)

5 sheets of A4 digital contact film for making your own negatives

5 sheets of Bergger COT 320 watercolour paper for beautiful, archival results

2 × 2-inch foam brushes for easy coating

2 × 2 ml pipettes for accurate mixing

1 pair of nitrile gloves for safe handling

Comprehensive instructions for beginners and experimenters alike

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for both chemistry solutions

Simply mix equal parts of A and B, brush onto paper, let it dry, and expose in sunlight with leaves, objects, or photo negatives. Rinse with water and watch your image develop into those deep, iconic Prussian blues.

See our About Alternative Photographic Processes / Cyanotype page for examples images and about the Cyanotype process

Supplied in accordance with UK REACH / CLP Regulations.

Download Cyanotype User Guide

Classic Cyanotype - Safety Data Sheets