Sunprint

Sunprint: Use the power of the sun to capture stunning images with these classic Sun Print kits. Combining a science experiment with a craft kit is a great way to get kids interested in the science behind photography. Contains 12 4’x4′ sheets and an acrylic overlay.

Developed by educators at the Lawrence Hall of Science, Sun prints encourage an interest in the photographic process using only sun, water, and a bit of imagination. Place a fern, flower, or another object on the special paper and set it in the sun briefly. Then rinse the paper in water and watch as a beautiful long-lasting image appears.

Select an item, like a leaf, flower, twig, seashell, feather, key, small (mostly flat) toy – experiment with anything really!  You can even use an old black and white negative if you have any.

Assemble in this order: a piece of cardboard at the bottom, then Sun print paper, then the item you have chosen, then the included acrylic sheet. Expose to the sun until the paper turns almost white (from 1 to 5 minutes depending on the strength of the sunlight).  Do not overexpose. Quickly rinse the Sun print paper with water for about 1 minute, and dry flat.  That’s it!

Recommended Age

Sunprint Gift for Age: 6+