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I'm looking for some web resources on mixing your own darkroom chemistry. From

what I've seen, D-76 is something that can be easily mixed using storebought

chemicals.

 

I found photocrack.com, which has the recipes for lots of developers, but I

can't tell from the listed material whether or not the chemistry needs to be

mixed in any specific order. Also, where would I be able to buy these chemicals

locally?

 

Aside from D-76, is there any film fixer that can be as easily mixed? Any

information on these questions would be much appreciated.

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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.

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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.

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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!
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