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Just add sunshine and water and see what develops! Use natural or man-made objects to make beautiful and unique prints.
Use your SunArt Paper Kit outdoors on a sunny or an overcast day or even in a sunny window. All kits come with 15 sheets of SunArt Paper.
Cyanotypes are photographs sometimes known as blueprints, sunprints or sunlight prints. a photogram is a photographic image made without the use of a camera by placing objects on light-sensitized paper. Also called shadow prints or "Rayograph", after the artist Man Ray. Cyanotype paper is a light-sensitive coated paper.
Step 1
Select item(s) such as leaves, flowers or objects found around the house. Arrange a composition that will fit the size of the paper. You can even use negatives but it can take up to 2 hours for exposure.
Step 2
Assemble in this order:
Surface or cardboard for the bottom
SunArt Paper - blue side up (keep away from direct sunlight)
Chosen item(s)
Acrylic sheet which holds items in place
(Peel protective coating from acrylic sheet before use)
Step 3
Expose to the sunlight until SunArt Paper turns a very light blue. Approximately 1-5 minutes, depending on sunlight. Stay away from shadows.
Step 4
Once the SunArt Paper has turned a very light blue, carefully slide the paper out from backing board and your objects. Quickly rinse the SunArt Paper with water for about one minute. The image will turn lighter during this process. To obtain darker, more intense blue tones, simply add a few drops of lemon juice to a tray of water. Use the tray to rinse your exposed SunArt Paper.
Step 5
Place the rinsed SunArt Paper on a flat surface or paper towels to dry. See your beautiful solar photograph darken to a richer blue as the SunArt Paper dries. To flatten, simply place the completely dried sheet under a book for 1-2 days. Do not try to flatten your print before it is completly dry.
Use only as directed. Adult supervision is recommended.
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Posted 8/16/2009 by kim
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Got this for a recent camping trip. It was great for all ages. The younger kids enjoyed simply putting the objects on the paper, while the older kids took time to create pictures The kids enjoyed collecting items and it was a great way to teach them about the things they were finding. A great way to look at objects in a different way.
A rating of Sunprint Paper Kit
Posted 7/30/2009
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The product was just what I expected. I remember using something like this as a kid over 30 years ago and it worked just the same. I used it for teaching light and photography principals.
Product review of Sunprint Paper Kit
Posted 7/6/2009 by Tonya Becerra
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Excellent kit for easy, interesting projects using light and objects. Very cool for all ages.
Product review of Sunprint Paper Kit
Posted 7/4/2009
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I love to share sunprints wherever I go. I do volunteer teaching in underdeveloped countries and I use toys like sunprints to open up that inner curiosity that is stronger than any hesitations a child may have at getting involved in what I teach or in interacting with myself and other children. Sunprints are wonderful for this. Also in impoverished countries it is a toy simple enough to understand and also amazing enough to get their attention. It works just as well on kids in devoloped countries too! All ages can enjoy it!
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