Ferric Ammonium Citrate 227g (8oz) – Cyanotype Sensitiser for Sun Printing & Alternative Photography

Produce beautiful cyanotype prints with Jacquard Ferric Ammonium Citrate 227g (8oz), a key chemical used in the traditional cyanotype process. When combined with Potassium Ferricyanide, it creates a light-sensitive solution that produces the iconic deep blue images associated with sun printing, botanical prints, and alternative photographic techniques.

Ideal for artists, photographers, printmakers, educators, and hobbyists, Ferric Ammonium Citrate can be applied to paper, fabric, wood, and other absorbent surfaces to create unique photographic and artistic prints using sunlight or UV exposure.

Features

• 227g (8oz) container of Ferric Ammonium Citrate
• Essential component of cyanotype printing chemistry
• Creates light-sensitive emulsions for sun printing
• Produces detailed, high-contrast blue prints when used with Potassium Ferricyanide
• Suitable for paper, fabric, wood, and other porous surfaces
• Popular for alternative photography and printmaking
• Ideal for artists, photographers, educators, and students

Perfect For

• Cyanotype printing
• Sun printing projects
• Botanical and nature prints
• Alternative photography
• Fine art and printmaking
• Educational workshops and classroom activities
• Mixed-media artwork

How It Works

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is mixed with Potassium Ferricyanide to create a photosensitive solution. Once coated onto a suitable surface and exposed to UV light, the process produces the characteristic cyan-blue image that makes cyanotype printing so distinctive.

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use. Wear appropriate protective equipment and follow all handling and safety instructions supplied with the product.