Explore the magic of the sun and create stunning botanical prints on socks using the historic cyanotype process. Perfect for beginners and makers of all ages, this kit teaches you how to harness light and chemistry to make art that’s wearable, repeatable, and endlessly creative.
Your kit includes everything you need to get started: cyanotype chemicals, a pair of socks, pressed flowers and leaves, clothespins, foam brush, wooden stir stick, plexiglass sheet, and a cardboard backing square.
In the accompanying DIY guide, you’ll learn:
The fascinating history of cyanotype, from 19th-century botanists to blueprint-making engineers
How to safely mix and apply cyanotype chemicals to your socks
Step-by-step instructions for arranging botanicals and exposing your prints to sunlight
Techniques for rinsing, developing, and drying your creations to reveal vibrant blue designs
Sock care tips to maintain color vibrancy and extend the life of your prints
Ways to go beyond the kit with other fabrics, paper, wood, and creative objects
This kit offers an unforgettable combination of science, craft, and art. By the end of your project, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind pair of cyanotype socks—and the skills to keep experimenting with new materials, patterns, and techniques.
Explore the magic of the sun and create stunning botanical prints on socks using the historic cyanotype process. Perfect for beginners and makers of all ages, this kit teaches you how to harness light and chemistry to make art that’s wearable, repeatable, and endlessly creative.
Your kit includes everything you need to get started: cyanotype chemicals, a pair of socks, pressed flowers and leaves, clothespins, foam brush, wooden stir stick, plexiglass sheet, and a cardboard backing square.
In the accompanying DIY guide, you’ll learn:
The fascinating history of cyanotype, from 19th-century botanists to blueprint-making engineers
How to safely mix and apply cyanotype chemicals to your socks
Step-by-step instructions for arranging botanicals and exposing your prints to sunlight
Techniques for rinsing, developing, and drying your creations to reveal vibrant blue designs
Sock care tips to maintain color vibrancy and extend the life of your prints
Ways to go beyond the kit with other fabrics, paper, wood, and creative objects
This kit offers an unforgettable combination of science, craft, and art. By the end of your project, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind pair of cyanotype socks—and the skills to keep experimenting with new materials, patterns, and techniques.