Supply List
This course is designed to be accessible and flexible. You do not need a studio or specialized equipment to begin. You can start with the essentials and expand gradually as the course progresses.
Essential Materials
• Liquid cyanotype solution (Part A + Part B). Any ready-made commercial kit is suitable. Recommended options:
Photographers’ Formulary (US):
Jacquard (International):
• Paper for printing
Watercolor or printmaking paper (100% cotton recommended).
• Water (distilled water recommended; bottled water is fine)
• Brush or applicator (any soft, absorbent, metal-free brush)
Hake brushes
Foam brushes
• Simple contact setup
Visual reference: Glass sheet with clips, or an old photo frame with glass
• Light source
Sunlight is sufficient. A UV lamp is optional and not required.
• Basic washing setup
Trays, sink, bathtub, or plastic containers.
• Digital access
Access to a computer, tablet, or mobile phone to prepare digital negatives
(no professional software required).
Optional Materials (introduced gradually)
• Permanent black marker suitable for acetate (waterproof, acetate-safe) For hand-drawn negatives.
• Toning and experimental processes
Coffee, tea, red wine, vinegar, washing soda, hydrogen peroxide.
• Alternative surfaces: fabric (cotton or linen) and ceramic tiles.
Visual references: Cotton fabric or Linen fabric
Unglazed ceramic tiles
You can complete the entire course working only on paper.
A final note: You are not expected to have everything from the start. This course encourages working with what you already have, learning through experimentation, and building your materials slowly and intentionally.
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some or all of the links in this supply list are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission and we are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Please note that we only share the supplies listed by the teacher in this course. As always, our heart is to encourage you to use what you already have and, when we suggest products, we only share supplies that we use and endorse.
