Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]*Even if Kodak goes out of the B&W chemical business, you can still process films using ingredients bought at the local grocery store. Check out:* *http://www.digitaltruth.com/data/caffenol.php* *Here is the recipe for a reasonable alternative to D-76.* *Larry Z* ** *Caffenol* *Caffenol film developer* Water 8 oz Arm & Hammer Washing Soda 2 tsp (level) Folger's Coffee Crystals 4 tsp (slightly rounded, NOT decaf) *Mixing instructions:* Mix soda until completely dissolved and solution is clear. Add coffee, mix until all grittiness is gone and solution is uniform, let stand 5-10 minutes until microbubbles clear. Use within 30 minutes. *Dilution:* Use undiluted *Starting point development time:* 30 mins *Notes:* Gives imagewise stain and general (fog) stain. *Caffenol-C film developer* Water 8 oz Arm & Hammer Washing Soda 2? tsp (level) Vitamin C powder ? tsp (level) Folger's Coffee Crystals 4 tsp (slightly rounded, NOT decaf)