Introduction: Making Instant Film at Home ( Polaroid 55 )
After following the New55 project closely i decided to give it a try on making instant film positive & negative at home.
Need
Ilford 4X5 film FP4
ilford RC paper
kodak HC 110
ilford rapid fixer
ammonia
methylcellulose
freezer paper
heat sealer
black paper
electric tape
Need
Ilford 4X5 film FP4
ilford RC paper
kodak HC 110
ilford rapid fixer
ammonia
methylcellulose
freezer paper
heat sealer
black paper
electric tape
Step 1: Reagent & Pods
instant film at home
be careful wear gloves and glasses !
R 3.4
hc110 5ml,
ammonia 12ml,
rapid fixer 3ml,
water14ml (use a syringe) methylcellulose to make a gelly reagent but not thick ! its easier to mix if the solution is cold, its the tricky part !
for a 4X5 2ml of reagent is way enough, i used a heat sealer and some freezer / butcher paper to make the pod fold with the plastic coating to the inside
be careful wear gloves and glasses !
R 3.4
hc110 5ml,
ammonia 12ml,
rapid fixer 3ml,
water14ml (use a syringe) methylcellulose to make a gelly reagent but not thick ! its easier to mix if the solution is cold, its the tricky part !
for a 4X5 2ml of reagent is way enough, i used a heat sealer and some freezer / butcher paper to make the pod fold with the plastic coating to the inside
Step 2: Take a Picture Using a Regular 4X5 Back
film exposed ( i'm using an some ilford FP4 ), then assembled the film, the paper ( i used ilford RC fixed as a receiver ) and the pod in the dark, in a black paper sleeve taped to be light proof . process through rollers and wait 8min !
Step 3: Peel It
open and peel the film , clean the receiver with clear water , and negative with some ilford rapid fixer .
done
done
Step 4: 8X10
