Cyanotype Chemical Refill in Working Format
This PAR cyanotype refill includes the two chemicals needed to prepare the photosensitive emulsion used in the cyanotype process: ferric ammonium citrate and potassium ferricyanide.
The quantity included in this format allows you to prepare up to 500 ml of photosensitive cyanotype emulsion, making this refill especially suitable for users who work with the process on a regular basis.
Unlike laboratory formats in which the chemicals are sold in bulk and must be weighed manually, this refill comes in two pre-measured and labelled bottles, allowing the solutions to be prepared without scales or calculations.
What’s Included in this Cyanotype Refill
The product comes in a recyclable kraft paper bag containing the two bottles needed to prepare the emulsion.
Product contents:
The components are ready to be mixed with water and used to prepare the two required cyanotype solutions.
Once solutions A and B are prepared, the final emulsion is obtained by mixing both parts in equal proportions just before application.
Amount of Emulsion that Can Be Prepared
The quantity included in this format allows you to prepare:
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250 ml of solution A
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250 ml of solution B
When both are mixed, they produce 500 ml of photosensitive cyanotype emulsion.
This quantity allows longer working sessions or enough emulsion to print in larger formats or produce complete series of images.
A Format Designed for Workshops and Production
While smaller refills are usually used to replenish beginner kits, this format is especially intended for users who work with cyanotype on a regular basis.
It is a very interesting option for:
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alternative photography workshops
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art schools
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artists producing print series
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cyanotype projects on textiles or larger papers
Having a larger quantity of emulsion makes it possible to work more freely and avoid having to replenish chemicals constantly.
Compatible with Paper, Textile and Other Supports
The emulsion prepared with these chemicals can be applied to a wide variety of supports:
Once the emulsion has been applied, the image is obtained through exposure to direct sunlight or UV lamps and then developed with water.
Difference from Other Cyanotype Chemicals
The chemicals needed to make cyanotype can be purchased in different formats.
In some cases they are sold in bulk to be weighed and prepared manually in a lab. This system offers more control over formulas but requires more experience and equipment.
In the case of PAR refills, the components already come prepared in the required proportions, allowing a more direct workflow and helping to avoid mistakes in the mixtures.
Responsible Production
Products by the Dutch manufacturer PAR (Print-Art-Read) are assembled in a local workplace in the Netherlands that employs people with limited access to the standard labour market.
The product has also been designed with sustainability and recyclability in mind.
The refill is presented in a recyclable kraft paper bag.
Country of origin: European Union (Netherlands).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a cyanotype kit to use this refill?
No. Although these refills are designed to replenish kit chemicals, they can also be used to prepare the emulsion and work with the technique from scratch.
How much emulsion can be prepared with this refill?
This format allows you to prepare approximately 500 ml of photosensitive cyanotype emulsion.
What materials can it be applied to?
The emulsion can be applied to paper, natural textiles such as cotton or linen, wood or cardboard.
How is exposure done?
Cyanotype prints can be made with direct sunlight or by using UV lamps or exposure units similar to those used in screen printing.
Is it compatible with other kits or cyanotype processes?
Yes. The components used in cyanotype are standard within this photographic process, so they can be used together with other common materials or tools.
Related links
If you want to get started with cyanotype, you can also see our complete kits by the same manufacturer PAR, such as the Cyanotype Starter Kit for Postcards and the Cyanotype Fabric Kit. We also offer other cyanotype chemical kits, such as Jacquard and Químics Dalmau, as well as other products and kits for alternative photographic processes.
If you are looking for a smaller refill for experimentation or kit replenishment, you can also see the PAR 100 ml cyanotype refill.
