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Alternative Process Kits

Fotospeed produce an excellent set of kits introducing the alternative processes. Two are based on Mike Wares iron sensitiser chemistry, the silver Argyrotype, and the new version of Cyanotype. A bromoil kit is now available in the range. Refill packs of chemistry and inks are also available.
The Kit comes with everything needed to make Argyrotypes. Contains: 5 sheets 8x10in Fabriano5 HP paper, 5 sheets 8x10in Digital contact film, 2ml syringe 50ml bottle of Argyrotype sensitiser, 2 coating rods - one 4in, one 7 in, 140gms of Hypo Crystals, protective gloves and full detailed instructions for use.
The Kit comes with everything needed to make Cyanotypes. Contains: 5 sheets 8x10in Fabriano5 HP paper, 5 sheets 8x10in Digital contact film, 2ml syringe 50ml bottle of Cyanotype sensitiser, 2 coating rods - one 4in, one 7 in, 140gms of Hypo Crystals, protective gloves and full detailed instructions for use.
The Kit contains: 5 sheets 8x10in Canelleto paper, 5 sheets 8x10in digital contact film, 2ml syringe 250ml solution each of: Salt - Silver & Stabilisers 1,2&3, protective gloves, buckle brush and full detailed instructions for use. Ammonia is required to activate the silver solution and is not supplied. This is available from most pharmacies. A buckle brush is the invention of Fox Talbot and is a glass test tube filled with cotton wool. This is enclosed as part of the heritage aspect of the kit. Any alternative brush, acrylic rod, swab or roller of your choice will be suitable. The applicator used must have NO metal parts in contact with the solution as this will affect the sensitising effect.
Kit contains 5 sheets of 8x10'' Canellto fine are acid free paper, 5 sheets 8x10'' digital contact film (to make contact negative) 250mls each of sizing, sensitising & clearing solutions. 3 tubes of high quality branded water colour paints (additional colours available from any art shop) + protective gloves and full instructions. Additional items required are a water proof coating board to attach the image paper and gummed tape to secure.















