{"product_id":"cyanotype-starter-craft-kit","title":"Cyanotype Starter Craft Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 years \u0026amp; up \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magical art activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process of cyanotype is borrowed from photography. Using opaque patterns and natural elements of their choice, kids can create patterns and designs on the photosensitive paper. After exposure to the sun, the paper will have a “shadow” of the items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply rinse the paper in a bath of clear water, and the art reveals itself against a blue background!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 sheets of photosensitive paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 patterns printed on acetate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sheet of Plexiglas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The paper is VERY sensitive to light. Keep unused sheets away from UV exposure until you’re ready to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works in a nutshell: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe paper is coated in a photosensitive solution of ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide. When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light, there are two chemical reactions that happen to create the Prussian blue color. Any ions that were not exposed to the UV light get rinsed away. This is what creates the white “print” of your objects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel in the mid-1800s. It was an early type of photography. Herschel used this method to make copies of his notes and diagrams. This is the origin of the term “blueprint!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePS: Check out this Google Arts \u0026amp; Culture presentation about Anna Atkins and her work in cyanotype photography. She is credited with creating the first book entirely illustrated with photography! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/arts\/BWH4AHWaxCE5H6GB7\" title=\"The Forgotten Story of Anna Atkins - Google Arts \u0026amp; Culture\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Forgotten Story of Anna Atkins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Djeco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48350559731937,"sku":"DJ09339","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/3311\/0431\/files\/djeco-cyanotype-starter-craft-kit-box-1.jpg?v=1778500434","url":"https:\/\/shop.happyupinc.com\/products\/cyanotype-starter-craft-kit","provider":"Happy Up Inc Toys \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}