I have created this kit to give you everything you need to start experimenting with the gum dichromate printing process on a small scale so that you can develop the skills to make your own works of art.  This kit is a cost effective way learn the highly complex techniques of print making and avoid expensive mistakes that discourage many people.  Working with smaller sheets is a fast and rewarding way to make your first successful gum dichromate print.

This complete kit comes with everything you will need to start making gum prints using this nostalgic process that has been around for over 100 years.  Included are enough chemicals and paper to make forty 5”x7” prints as well as the equipment to make prints for many years to come.  Refill packs of chemicals and paper are available for purchase on this web site.

This kit includes all the following:  1—UV Light Bulb,  1—Clamp On Lamp Fixture,  2—Glass Plates with Clips,  1—Developing Print Tray,  1—100ml Measuring Beaker,  1—Natural Hair 1” Paint Brush,  2—4oz Chemical Storage Bottles,  1—Tube 7.5ml Black Watercolor Pigment,  40—Sheets Arches 5x7 140# Paper,  1 oz—Ammonium Dichromate,  1.5 oz—Gum Arabic Powder,  0.5 oz—Gelatin Sizing,  3 pair—Disposable Gloves

Thalo Blue - Grumbacher Red - Cadmium Yellow Medium
Each tube of Grumbacher Academy is crafted with top quality pigments. That is why they are often part of the watercolor art supply collection of many professionals.

These three paints work very well for making tri-color gum prints.  Save $1.00 by ordering all three together!

5"x7" sheets. These small size sheets are an economical way to practice various gum printing methods without wasting expensive paper.  This is exactly the same paper as the 9x12 and 8x10 sizes.

Arches watercolor papers are the gold standard for fine art papers sold around the world.  These papers are made with 100% cotton fiber and are perfect for the gum printing process.  The sheets are cold press, mould made and lightly sized during the manufacturing process for a finish which is perfectly suited for any water print process.

Gum Arabic  (acacia gum)
Gum Arabic is one the base ingredients used in the gum dichromate printing process.  It is shipped as a very fine white/gray powder in an air tight container.