david_gallmeier Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I'm looking for some web resources on mixing your own darkroom chemistry. Fromwhat I've seen, D-76 is something that can be easily mixed using storeboughtchemicals. I found photocrack.com, which has the recipes for lots of developers, but Ican't tell from the listed material whether or not the chemistry needs to bemixed in any specific order. Also, where would I be able to buy these chemicalslocally? Aside from D-76, is there any film fixer that can be as easily mixed? Anyinformation on these questions would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_gallmeier Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 BTW, if it's at all relevant, I'm shooting with HP5+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdrose Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Here is a cool one that uses vitamin C. Even after the apocolypse you should still be able to develop your film. ;-) http://unblinkingeye.com/Articles/VitC/vitc.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Also, where would I be able to buy these chemicals locally? Where is locally for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_gallmeier Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Atlanta, GA - big enough city. We've got Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 If you want an easy to mix, economical, long lasting versatile developer, take a look at PC-TEA. Only three ingredients - TEA, phenidone and vitamin C powder. You can order all the chemicals you need from Artcraft, and the vitamin C from the health food shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank.schifano Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Everywhere has a Walmart - except for NYC. Instead of the web, you might want to check out "The Film Developing Cookbook" and "The Darkroom Cookbook." You will get a very comprehensive set of formulae, and you'll learn a lot about how the chemistry works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_gaymon Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 You might be interested in Photographers' Formulary as a chemistry source, but they also have technical info - http://www.photoformulary.com. Digital Truth has many recipes - http://www.digitaltruth.com/. Two books you might check out include The Film Developing Cookbook and The Darkroom Cookbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter_degroot Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 close to d-76 is d-23, only 2 chemicals requuired look up folgerol and caffinol developers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_ullsmith1 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 The Darkroom Cookbook has paper developers and toners, too. The great thing is, once you get a basic stock of chemical, you can make all sorts of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_shriver Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Traditionally, like cooking recipies, developer formulas are presented in the order that you add chemicals (ingredients). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discpad Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 David, check out Ed Buffaloe's www.UnblinkingEye.com where you'll find formulas from Pat Gainer and Jay deFehr. Jay's formulas are especially nice, because he uses TEA (triethanolamine) as the main liquid, i.e. you make them up in a concentrate (like HC-110, but not quite as syrupy), and mix them with water as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Forget the web and look around for a copy of the Photo Lab Index by Morgan & Morgan. It used to be the bible for darkroom work. It'll tell you all about the basic chemicals and lists dozens of developers and how to mix them from scratch. No darkroom should be without one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbltap4 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I have used www.jackspcs.com to research homebrews. Very comprehensive. Got my recipe for Beutler's there. Can't recommend this site enough, but there are others, as stated. JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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