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Photographers' Formulary New Cyanotype Printing Kit

SKU: PYNCKMFR: 07-0095

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Create archival quality cyanotype prints easily.
Achieve consistent results with every print session.
Enjoy long shelf-life for extended usability.
Easy dilution ensures simple chemical preparation.
Fine grain detail captured in each cyanotype.

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Photographers' Formulary TD-3 Technical Pan Film Developer, 1Lt Concentrate

SKU: PYTD3T1LTMFR: 01-0066

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TD-3 Developer: Fine grain, archival quality results.
Achieve exceptional tonal range with TD-3 developer.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent, reliable results.
TD-3: Optimized development time for Technical Pan film.
Easy to use liquid concentrate for film processing.

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Adox Atomal ATM 49 Black and White Film Developer (To Make 5L)

SKU: CZ120525MFR: 120525

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Adox Atomal ATM 49: B&W film developer, 5L yield.
Achieve optimal image quality with this film developer.
Ensures chemical consistency for reliable results.
Formulated for archival properties, lasting images.
Easy to use: Simple mixing ratios for convenience.

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Photographers' Formulary BW-2 Film Developer 2.5 Liter

SKU: PYBW22LMFR: 01-0500

BW-2 Film Developer: Fine grain, high contrast.
Achieve archival quality with BW-2 developer.
Photographers' Formulary: Easy to use chemicals.
Long shelf-life BW developer for consistent results.
BW-2: Professional black and white film developer.

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Flic Film Cyanotype Printing Kit with A4 Paper

SKU: FL01158AMFR: FF01158A

Create archival prints with Cyanotype Kit A4 paper.
Achieve unique tonal range with black and white chemicals.
Non-toxic Cyanotype set ensures safe darkroom use.
Consistent results for negatives & artistic prints.
Enhance image quality using sunlight or UV exposure.

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Flic Film 200ml Cyanotype Processing Kit

SKU: FL38943AMFR: FF38943A

Create cyanotypes with this non-toxic processing kit.
Achieve archival quality prints with sunlight exposure.
Enjoy easy to use chemicals for alternative processes.
Get consistent results on watercolor paper, cloth.
Flic Film kit: Part A & B included, 200ml volume.

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Ilford Perceptol Fine Grain Developer for Black & White Film, 1 Liter

SKU: ILPLMFR: 1960529

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Achieve exceptional image quality with Perceptol.
Fine grain developer ensures archival properties.
Simple mixing for ease of use in your darkroom.
Consistent results with Ilford black and white chemicals.
Extended shelf life ensures developer is always ready.

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Ilford ID-11 Film 5L Developer Powder for Black and White Film

SKU: ILID11M5LMFR: 1177901

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Ilford ID-11: Fine grain black and white developer.
Achieve high contrast with ID-11 film developer.
ID-11 provides consistent results, every time.
Easy dilution powder for 5L of film developer.
Archival quality for lasting black and white images.

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Photographers' Formulary Hydroquinone for B&W Film Developing, 100 Grams

SKU: PYH100GMFR: 10-0670 100G

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Premium Hydroquinone for B&W film developing.
Achieve optimal image quality with this B&W chemical.
Ensures archival properties for lasting film results.
Easy to use; perfect for B&W film development.
Consistent results with our quality B&W developer.

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Sprint Vanilla Scented Indicator Block Stop Bath, 20 Liter

SKU: CHSSB20LMFR: SB020-R

Sprint Stop Bath: Ensures archival quality prints.
Vanilla scented formula; easy darkroom use.
For black & white film and paper processing.
Maintains tonal range; extends chemical life.
20 Liters of liquid stop bath concentrate.

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Photographers' Formulary TD-16/ Improved D-76 Film Developer, 1.5 Lbs

SKU: PYTD16R4LTMFR: 01-0272

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TD-16 Film Developer: Achieve archival image quality.
Improved D-76 Formula: Exceptional tonal range control.
Black and White Chemicals: Ensure chemical stability.
Photographic Processing: Easy to use film developer.
Grain Control: Fine grain with this film developer.

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Photographers' Formulary Pyrocat-HD In Glycol Film Developer,Makes 50Lt Solution

SKU: PYPHDG50LTMFR: 01-5093

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Pyrocat-HD developer ensures archival image quality.
Glycol-based formula offers extended shelf life.
Photographers' Formulary: simple A&B mixing process.
Achieve exceptional tones with this film developer.
Pyrocat-HD provides fine grain, high acutance results.

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Sprint Record Alum Hardening Converter, Additive 1Ltr

SKU: CHSHMFR: AL001-R

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Enhance archival properties with Sprint Record fixer.
Achieve optimal tonal range in black & white prints.
1 Liter concentrate ensures mixing consistency.
Hardening converter improves film image quality.
Ideal black and white chemicals for darkroom use.

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Photographers' Formulary Printing Kit, Black Pigment

SKU: PYGBCLMFR: 07-0100

Classic Gum Bichromate Kit: Rich tonal range.
Black pigment included for deep, lasting blacks.
Archival quality ensures lasting image permanence.
Easy-to-use kit for 50 8x10 black & white prints.
Consistent darkroom chemicals for reliable results.

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Ilford Universal Paper Developer for Black and White, 17 fl oz (500ml)

SKU: ILUDP500MFR: 1155091

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Achieve optimal tonal range with Ilford developer.
Ensures chemical consistency for reliable results.
Enhance image quality; ideal for black and white.
Easy to use paper developer; perfect for beginners.
Ilford Universal Developer ensures archival prints.

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Photographers' Formulary 1pt Isopropyl Alcohol (98% ), Hazmat

SKU: PYISAL1PTMFR: 10-0685 1PT

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Isopropyl Alcohol: Consistent darkroom results.
98% IPA: Essential for archival film processing.
Fine grain development with Isopropyl Alcohol.
Photographers' Formulary: Easy to use solution.
Long shelf life: Reliable darkroom chemical.

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Potassium Dichromate (Bichromate), Hazmat

SKU: PYPDI1LBMFR: 10-1000 1LB

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Potassium Dichromate for chromium intensifiers.
Consistent black and white chemical results.
Ideal for tray cleaners, ensures archival quality.
Photographers' Formulary: Premium darkroom chemical.
Easy to use, follow mixing ratios precisely.

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Edwal Hypo-Check Chemical Test for Exhausted Film & Paper Fixers, 4 Oz

SKU: CHEHC4MFR: EDHC4

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Edwal Hypo-Check: Ensures archival image quality.
Simple chemical test for exhausted film fixers.
Extends fixer bath life, saving darkroom costs.
Easy-to-use: Achieve consistent chemical results.
4 oz. bottle for multiple darkroom fixer tests.

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Photographers' Formulary JD-4 Holographic Film Processing Kit,Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PYJD4HDMFR: 04-3040

JD-4 Kit: Achieve exceptional archival properties.
Process 20x plates/films with this complete kit.
Formulary JD-4: Ensures optimal image quality.
Easy to use: Achieve consistent film development.
Get fine grain structure with JD-4 developer.

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Photographers' Formulary 102 Paper Developer, 4 Liters

SKU: PY102PD4MFR: 02-0150

Achieve archival prints with this paper developer.
Exceptional tonal range for stunning B&W images.
Ensures consistent results; ideal for darkroom use.
Fine grain developer delivers professional quality.
Easy to use Photographers' Formulary paper developer.

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Photographers' Formulary Reducer IV for Black and White Film, Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PYRDIV1LTMFR: 05-0040

Achieve archival quality with this B&W reducer.
Fine grain guaranteed for stunning black and white film.
Easy dilution ensures consistent black and white results.
Long shelf-life for Photographers' Formulary reducer.
Safe handling with our black and white film reducer.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Ammonium Dichromate Photographic Processing

SKU: PYAMODI100GMFR: 10-0120 100G

Premium Ammonium Dichromate for Gum Bichromate.
Consistent photographic processing with this chemical.
Ensures archival properties in your final prints.
100g of high-quality black and white chemicals.
Easy to use for reliable darkroom processing.

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Photographers' Formulary 1pt Gum Arabic (Liquid)

SKU: PYGA1PTMFR: 10-0642 1PT

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Enhance archival properties with Gum Arabic liquid.
Achieve consistent mixing for predictable results.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom chemical.
Optimize tonal range in black & white prints easily.
1pt Gum Arabic solution ensures ease of use.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Dichromate (Bichromate), Hazmat

SKU: PYPDI10GMFR: 10-1000 10G

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Potassium Dichromate for reliable darkroom results.
Achieve archival quality with our B&W chemicals.
Simple mixing consistency for easy darkroom use.
Enhance tonal range with Potassium Dichromate.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted black & white solution.

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Photographers' Formulary Liquid Cyanotype Printing Kit

SKU: PYLCPKMFR: 07-0091

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Cyanotype kit for archival quality prints.
Achieve consistent results with easy dilution.
Includes all chemicals for cyanotype process.
Formulary kit ensures fine grain images.
Potassium ferricyanide for high contrast.

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Black and White Chemicals for Darkroom Use

When developing film negatives and prints, the primary black-and-white chemicals you’ll need are developer, stop bath, and fixer. Wetting agent is useful in the film developing process, too, and it helps you avoid water spots on your negatives. Wash aid, also known as fixer remover and clearing agent, is another helpful solution for fully removing the fixer from your prints and negatives.

Powder vs Liquid Photo Developing Chemicals

When buying developing chemicals (either in bulk or in small quantities), you can choose between liquid chemicals and powdered versions. Liquid chemicals typically come in a concentrated form, so you’ll need to add water to achieve the correct strength.

Many photographers prefer powdered chemicals for darkroom development because they’re more compact for storage, easier and less expensive to ship, and have a longer shelf life.

Liquid chemicals are often best for darkroom beginners because they offer a smaller learning curve for correct use.

Darkroom Developer and Developing Chemicals for Alternative Processes

Not all types of film and printing use the same set of chemicals. If you’re working with cyanotype, Van Dyke brown, platinum and palladium, kallitype printing, or another alternative process, you’ll need specialized chemicals for your darkroom.

Which Black and White Film Developing Chemicals Can You Reuse?

When developing black-and-white film and prints, some of your chemicals are reusable while others, like developer, become inert in between darkroom sessions. You can reuse your stop bath as long as it’s still acidic enough to function. You can also reuse fixer if you store it in an airtight container.

The Black and White Chemicals Your Need for Long-Lasting Prints

Developing your own film and prints is a fun activity that becomes even more rewarding after a bit of practice. Look to brands like Ilford, Kodak, Photographers’ Formulary, and Sprint for top-of-the-line, reliable chemicals for the darkroom. By using professional, archival-grade black-and-white chemicals from these companies, your prints will look better and last longer.