Developing in the

Darkroom

Developing FilmSupplies:1. Developing Tank2. Film Reel3. Can Opener4. Scissors5. Film• Chemicals

• Developer• Acid Stop

Bath• Fixer

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1. Enter a completely dark space.

2. Open film canister, trim the end, & wind onto the film reel.

3. Insert reel into developing tank.

4. Cycle through Chemicals

5. Wash

• Developer (develops the film – images appear)• Acid Stop Bath (stops chemical reaction so that film stop

developing)• Fixer (“seals the film”)

6. Hang to dry.

7. Cut into strips (Negatives)

Creating a Print

Enlarger

Place negatives into protector sheet & develop contact print to test exposure time for photos.

Choose an image & expose to photo paper.

Developer

Acid Stop Bath Fixer

Cycle through Developer, Acid Stop

Bath, & Fixer

Enlarger (Expose Paper)

Wash & Dry. You’re done!

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