djeco craft set cyanotype - night-time in the savannah

Using the power of the sun, children create lovely little artworks with this 'Night-time in the Savannah' cyanotype craft set from the French brand Djeco. Follow the richly detailed patterns to make four nighttime creations. Have you ever developed pictures with sunlight? This creative activity builds on the principles of photo development.

To make the special effect work, the paper features chemical elements that make it light-sensitive. Follow the patterns in the book or lay fun objects of your own, like leaves, flowers, or cutouts, flat on the paper. Cover everything with a transparent sheet and place it in direct sunlight.

Here is where the magic begins! The parts of the paper exposed to sunlight turn blue, while the covered spots stay white. After 15 to 30 minutes, take it out of the sun. Remove the objects from the paper and rinse the sheet with cold water. This stops the chemical reaction and keeps the drawing visible.

Now let the paper dry thoroughly. Finish it off by adding the cut-out poetic photo frame, and the artwork is complete!

Contents:
- 4 printed patterns
- 127 printed pieces
- 8 sheets of light-sensitive paper
- 1 sheet of plexiglass.

Material:
- FSC-certified mixed paper.