Full A5 kit arranged on the presentation box with foliage and example prints.
Cow parsley print washing in an enamel tray surrounded by foliage and kit supplies.
A5 print with pressed cow parsley under perspex to show the beginning of the developing process
A cyanotype print of daisies with a handcoated finish laid on top of foliage
Final A5 cyanotype prints next to kit supplies and instructions. Displayed on a tabletop.
Two finished prints laid beside foliage to show the final result from the A5 kit.
A5 negative print washing in a tray with fresh water, dappled sunshine and shade.
Two hands holding a enamel tray with an A5 print washing in the water.

A5 Cyanotype Kit

Price range: £50.00 through £70.00

Discover the art of alternative photography with our A5 cyanotype kit. Hand-assembled in our Kent studio, this beginner-friendly sun print kit contains everything you need to create original botanical or architectural art using only natural light and running water—whether you are printing in a city flat or a wild garden.

Includes free UK delivery.

Forage

Find Leaves, Flowers, Seaweed Or Anything That You Can Place Under Your Perspex/Glass For Exposure.

Print

All You Have To Do Is Leave Your Print In Daylight To Develop, This Paper Just Loves The Sun As Much As We Do!

Rinse

Just Add Water! Just A Little Wash In Fresh Water And Your Print Will Be Done!

Display

Dry Your Print, Flatten Under A Book And You Are Ready To Display!

Kit Specifications & Materials
  • Paper Size: A5 (148mm x 210mm) – The ideal middle ground for framing individual botanical specimens or structural urban shadows.
  • Paper Stock: Italian Fabriano paper, hand-prepared in small batches inside my Faversham workshop.
  • The Physical Tools: Includes a thick A4 Perspex sheet, a sturdy wooden backing plate, steel frame clips, and custom wooden rinse tongs. No flimsy plastic tools – only honest materials designed to last.
  • Ready to Create: Fully pre-coated and lightproof-sealed. No darkroom or chemical mixing required. Just step into the daylight and use natural tap water to set the print.
What’s Inside the Box
  • A5 Hand-Coated Cyanotype Paper: Choice of 10, 20, or 30 sheets, safely sealed in a lightproof envelope.
  • A4 Perspex & Wooden Base: The physical contact frame tools to sandwich your objects flat for sharp, clear lines.
  • Two Steel Frame Clips: To hold your composition steady under the sun.
  • The Guide: Straightforward, step-by-step instructions from first exposure to final rinse.

Want to experience the raw process of coating your own sheets? Explore our [Coat Your Own: A5 Cyanotype Kit].

Beyond the finished print is the daily work. Follow my Faversham studio for raw updates, changing light, and the actual practice of alternative photography. Follow the work on Instagram @wildkinandthedarkroom

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