Materials List
REQUIRED MATERIALS!
-at least 15 rolls of 36 exposure black and white ISO100 and ISO400 film
- 15 negative sleeves (I like the 5 across in 7 rows style)
- at least 100 sheets of black and white multigrade Photo Paper (DO NOT OPEN IN REGULAR LIGHT!!!) We will discuss types and the diffferences.
I recommend Ilford Glossy RC <Ilford MGRC Multigrade Deluxe Glossy - 8x10/100 Sheets > for 208 and Ilford Multigrade Classic FB CT1K Cooltone Glossy 8x10/100 Sheets
for 308 .
- 3 ring binder notebook for Negatives - I recommend the box style that seal to prevent dust
- Dust remover of some variety eg Squeeze bulb, CLEAN makeup brush, Antistatic cloth, canned air eg dust off etc...
- 8 1/2 X 11" MANILA ENVELOPES FOR SUBMITTING WORK
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
- 18% gray card
- *Scissors
- Sharpie style marker
- Quart graduated cylinder
RECOMMENDED
- *Black masking tape
- Hand towel - I recommend the clip on variety eg a golf towel
- Large manila envelopes or similar to submit asssignments in
- *film cleaner
- photographic blotter book
* starred
items may be shared
We provide but they are "well used":
- neutral spotone and 000 brush (we have some spotone you can use)
- *Variable contrast filters
Please be
aware that Fixer stains your clothes. Please wear older clothes or a rubber/plastic apron to the lab sessions .
Fixer also weakens fingernails significantly. You may wish to wear rubber
gloves or a chemical barrier cream.
Contact
lenses should not be worn in the darkroom, you should have glasses for
lab sessions.
Recommended materials
suggested
extra supplies:
- 8.5" x 10.5 inch or larger 3/8" glass with sanded edges
- loupe
- photographic toners
- Marshall's oil colors
- Dry mount tissue
- Matte board WHITE or pearl
308 Supplies
- Toners - there are a variety available for different effects - I recommend
Copper, selenium and blue. I recommend sharing this with your classmates.
- CYANOTYPE Kit - Jaquard Cyanotype - Sensitizer Set
- Fiber based photo paper
in a variety of sizes, surfaces and tones I suggest Ilford glossyWarm tone paper to start
- 8.5" x 10.5 inch 3/8" glass with sanded edges
- Marshall's oil colors
- Dry mount tissue
- Matte board WHITE or pearl
Supply houses
Freestyle 800
616-3686
B&H 212
444-6615
K&M
Adorama
If you plan to develop at home:
Chemicals
- *Tank and reels (plastic is easier metal is better)
- Changing Bag
- Ilford film developer at least one quart of concentrate (not paper developer!) If we run out of tfilm developer you must provide your own. See below
- * Stop bath - Indicator smallest bottle you can find
- Ilford liquid concentrate Fix - for one quart - Sprint and ilford brands are easiest to work with avoid powdered fixer
- Perma Wash/Hypo Clear - Liquid concentrate
- *Wetting Agent AKA PhotoFlo (We have a lot you can use)
- 4 brown quart stopper bottles
- funnel
https://www.keh.com/ is a good place to look for used cameras. They warranty them for a month or so so you can check to see if it works properly
Recommended Ilford Chemistry
Ilford Ilfosol-3 Film Developer for Black and White Film (500ml)
B&H #ILI3500ML • Mfr #1131778
Ilford Ilfostop Stop Bath (500ml)Price:
B&H #ILISB500ML • Mfr #1893870
Ilford Rapid Fixer (Liquid,1 Liter)
B&H #ILRFL • Mfr #1984262
Ilford Universal Wash Aid (Liquid) for Black & White Film & Paper - 1 Liter
B&H #ILWAL • Mfr #1970902
Ilford Ilfotol Wetting Agent (Liquid) for Black & White Film & Paper - 1 ...
B&H #ILIWA • Mfr #1905162