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Solar Photography Kit

Use the power of sunlight to produce rich blue prints of common objects on paper or fabric.

$14.95

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The Blueprint For Creativity

Based on the cyanotype process pioneered by Anna Atkins (the first female photographer) in 1842, Sunography is a fun and rewarding introduction to printmaking, using a minimum of equipment and materials. Place any object or transparency on the Sunography paper, expose to sunlight, and rinse with water to produce your own richly blue prints. Use old photo negatives, x-rays, bits of lace, leaves, and everyday objects to compose an endless variety of images. The heavyweight cotton paper or fabric may be exposed on both sides, and is suitable for hand coloring, painting, or stitching to make your prints even more unique. Made in the USA.

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Made in the USA

Ages

12+

Made from

plastic, 90 lb heavy weight cotton paper

Measurements

See below

Notes

Paper Kit includes: 6 5" x 7" sheets of photosensitive paper (each printable on both sides), instructions, light proof plastic storage bag.

Fabric Kit includes: 6 6" x 6" sheets of photosensitive cotton fabric (one each of green, orange, rose, turquoise, violet, and white)(each printable on both sides), instructions, light proof plastic storage bag.

Item ID

26042

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within 8 days, arriving no later than the 9th business day after the order was placed.

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within 4 days, arriving 5 business days after the order was placed.

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within 2 days, arriving 3 business days after the order was placed.

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will ship the same day and arrive 1 business day later.

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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UncommonGoodsSolar Photography Kit

4.6

(based on 36 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Unique (4)

Cons

No Cons

Best Uses

No Best Uses

- Was this a gift?:
- Yes (42), No (6)

Most Liked Positive Review

This is the real thing

The thick quality paper - it's similar to nice heavy watercolor paper - makes this an age appropriate kit for my high school photo class. I've done searching and tried others, but they have...Read complete review

Most Liked Negative Review

Solar Image Pages

I liked the uniqueness of the product, but disappointed in the small size of the sheets and the limited quantity.

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8/29/2017

4.0

Great gift for crafty people

By MamaLJAbooBoo

from Texas

Comments about UncommonGoods Solar Photography Kit:

My sister likes unique gifts and she loves to make things. I saw this on the website and thought it would be perfect for her. When she opened it, she was both surprised and excited. She'd never seen a kit like this and is really looking forward to using it! I think it's great that the packaging is eco-friendly but it doesn't lend itself very well to wrapping.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was very fast and the package was in perfect condition.

8/1/2017

5.0

Unique and easy to use

By Ash

from Owensboro, KY

Pros

Cheap
Unique

Cons

Small

Best Uses

Comments about UncommonGoods Solar Photography Kit:

This is a very unique item that I haven't found anywhere else, and especially not at this price. It's cute and great for people interested in photography as a way to expand their skill set with new mediums.

6/16/2017

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fun project for kids and adults

By GECGrammy

from Gilbert, AZ

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Art project

Comments about UncommonGoods Solar Photography Kit:

This solar photography kit is a very fun thing to do with kids. My granddaughter and I collected items from around the yard (leaves, rocks, twigs, flowers, etc) and placed them on the light blue paper in the sun. After 15 minutes we brought the paper inside and rinsed it under cold water till the paper turns a pretty darker and brighter blue and where the objects were turn white. It is a beautiful contrast. We then blot the paper and let it dry. These would make fun gifts for kids to give to parents, grandparents, etc.

6/6/2017

5.0

Great Gift

By Mamaw

from Georgia

Comments about UncommonGoods Solar Photography Kit:

Purchased as a gift

5/31/2017

5.0

Artsy Aunt loves her gift!!

By Rachel

from Dallas, TX

Pros

Great gift for anyone
Reasonable price

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about UncommonGoods Solar Photography Kit:

My art-loving aunt is a photographer and she also loves to knit. I bought her the fabric option so that she can combine both passions. She absolutely loves it and her creations are so cool!!!

5/16/2017

4.0

Great Gift

By aubinelizabeth

from Greenville, SC

Comments about UncommonGoods Solar Photography Kit:

All uncommon gifts are fantastic. I did not know how beautiful the gift wrapping was. This gift is perfect for someone who likes photography but also likes things that are unique and interesting.

2/16/2017

5.0

They Did It Right

By Vineyard Lady

from Lockwood, CA

Comments about UncommonGoods Solar Photography Kit:

Haven't given the purchased items yet, but they all look just as expected.

1/30/2017

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic - just what I expected

By Kat

from Columbus, OH

Comments about UncommonGoods Solar Photography Kit:

I bought these to use as a science project with my 9 yr old twins. This is exactly what I expected and it was an easy way to learn new things while adding an artistic side to science. Love!

1/23/2017

5.0

Fascinating product!

By SmittyK

from Altoona, PA

Comments about UncommonGoods Solar Photography Kit:

Of all the Christmas gifts, this one got the most comments & discussion. This was bought for my 15 year old granddaughter whose major interest is art. She says it is great!