Jacquard

SolarFast Starter Kit

Name: SolarFast Starter Kit
Brand: Jacquard
SKU: K-0036
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$59.00

Export net price including import tax from EU. Additional import duties such as sales tax may apply and must be paid by customer.

Estimated shipping time to USA: about 14 - 30 days.

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Jacquard's Solar Fast light ink is a water-based, non-toxic, photographic emulsion which is exposed and fixed by sunlight (UV light).

The motifs develop in sunlight or with the help of a UV lamp and impress with a wide tonal range.
It works on any absorbent natural fiber such as paper or fabric (e.g. cotton, silk, linen, but also suede and untreated wood) and is applied with the help of a sponge or brush.

The Solarfast light colors work in a similar way to cyanotypes, except that you have a wide range of colors to choose from, which can also be mixed together. Another advantage is that this color bonds directly to the fabric and therefore has good durability even when machine washed. A darkroom or expensive equipment is not necessary for the process.

Contains

3x (59 ml) bottles of SolarFast (Orange, Violet and Blue)
1x (59 ml) bottles of SolarFast Wash
1x Jacquard Film Marker
6x small sponges
1x gloves
8x T-brackets
3 sheets of SolarFast printing foils
1x background protective cardboard
1x cotton cloth for testing
Quick Start Guide (English)
Instructions (English)

How it works

Coat paper or fabric (cotton, silk, linen, but also suede and untreated wood) with SolarFast paint using a sponge or brush
Allow to soak in a little. The emulsion should still be slightly moist before use.
Cover the paper or fabric with objects, stencils, negative templates, plants, etc. as desired. There are no limits to your imagination.
Depending on the template, it may be helpful to weigh it down with a pane of glass.
Depending on the intensity of the sun, expose to UV light for 10-25 minutes; alternatively, a UV lamp can be used.
The appropriate exposure time varies greatly depending on the light intensity and should be tested beforehand if in doubt.
Where UV light hits the material a chemical reaction takes place and activates the color.
Put the exposed fabrics in the washing machine so that the unexposed emulsion residues are washed out. This prevents unwanted darkening.
Use a strong detergent or the special SolarFast Wash.

capacity and durability

Sufficient for approx. 8-14 Solarfast prints with Solarfast films (21.6 cm x 28 cm) depending on the absorbency of the material used.

If stored in a cool, dark place, the SolarFast emulsion will last for approximately 24 months.

tips

Create negatives for foil printing with the Jacquard Negative Generator
For printing we recommend the appropriate Solar Fast printing films.
With the help of an optionally available thickener (SolarFast Thickener), the ink can also be used for screen printing