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Photographers' Formulary 30g Silver Nitrate , Hazmat

SKU: PYSVNI30GMFR: 10-1140 30G

Silver Nitrate: Key photography emulsion ingredient.
Achieve superior image quality with silver nitrate.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent mixing, reliable.
Enhance archival properties using silver nitrate.
30g Silver Nitrate: Ideal for film intensification.

^$79^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 106 Warm Tone Paper Developer, Makes 1Lt Stock Solution

SKU: PY106PDV1LTMFR: 02-0060

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Achieve archival prints with this paper developer.
Exceptional tonal range for stunning B&W images.
Fine grain developer ensures superb image clarity.
Simple mixing ratios for ease of use in darkroom.
Long shelf life ensures consistent, reliable results.

^$21^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10lbs Citric Acid

SKU: PYCIA10LBMFR: 10-0412 10LB

Achieve archival prints with this citric acid.
Use as a stop bath for black and white development.
Enhance image quality with consistent results.
Perfect for clearing baths and emulsion control.
10lbs of pure citric acid for darkroom needs.

^$59^.00

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Hydroxylamine Sulfate, Hazmat

SKU: PYHYS10GMFR: 10-0668 10G

Achieve archival quality with this B&W chemical.
Ensures consistent results in black & white processing.
Enjoy a long shelf-life for reliable darkroom use.
Promotes fine grain in your black and white images.
Easy dilution for convenient darkroom applications.

^$5^.75

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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.

^$24^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Wimberley's WD2D Pyro-Metol Developer, Liquid (1Pt Set)

SKU: PYWMDV25LTLMFR: 01-0156

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WD2D Pyro-Metol: Superb image quality, sharpness.
Formulary Film Developer: Archival processing assured.
Consistent black and white results, every time.
Easy to use liquid concentrate, simple mixing.
Pyro-Metol Developer: Long shelf life guaranteed.

^$20^.95

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Flic Film Cyanotype Bleach, 3.5 oz

SKU: FL38424AMFR: FF38424A

Enhance prints with cyanotype bleach for unique tones.
Non-toxic formula ensures safe darkroom chemical use.
Achieve consistent results on paper and negatives.
Ideal for archival prints using sunlight or UV light.
Simple mixing ease with cyanotype sensitizer.

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Photographers' Formulary Wimberley's WD2D Pyro-Metol Film Developer, Makes 8Lt

SKU: PYWM8LTMFR: 01-0140

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WD2D Pyro-Metol: Superb tonal range control.
Film developer ensures archival image quality.
Pyro-Metol formula: Easy to mix, consistent results.
Photographers' Formulary: Reliable black & white tones.
Makes 8 liters: Economical film processing solution.

^$20^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Pyrocat-HD Film Developer, Dry Powder, 10Lt Solution

SKU: PYPHDD10LTMFR: 01-5080

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Pyrocat-HD Developer: Image quality, sharpness.
Dry powder formula ensures chemical consistency.
Archival properties for long-lasting negatives.
Easy to use: Simple mixing ratios provided.
Makes 10 liters of black and white developer.

^$18^.95

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Photographers' Formulary BW-2 T-Max Film Developer, Solution A & B (Each 1Gal)

SKU: PYBW220LMFR: 01-0510

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BW-2 T-Max Developer: Fine grain, high contrast.
Achieve archival quality black and white images.
Photographers' Formulary: Easy to use liquid formula.
Consistent results with BW-2 film developer.
Long shelf-life: Reliable darkroom chemicals.

^$35^.95

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Photographers' Formulary PMK (Pyro-Metol Kodalk) Developer, Dry, Makes 50Lt

SKU: PYPMKD50LTMFR: 01-5050

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PMK Developer ensures exceptional image quality.
Achieve a broad tonal range with this B&W developer.
Consistent chemical formula for reliable results.
Photographers' Formulary PMK: Easy to mix solution.
Optimal development time with PMK black & white film.

^$38^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Amidol Paper Developer, Makes 2Lt Stock Solution

SKU: PYADPDV2LTMFR: 02-0040

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Amidol developer: fine grain, high contrast images.
B&W paper developer for archival quality prints.
Photographers' Formulary: consistent, reliable results.
Amidol formula ensures ease of use in darkroom.
Mixes 2Lt stock: excellent shelf life, economical.

^$29^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1g Gold Chloride (Solid)

SKU: PYGCLS1GMFR: 10-0620 1G

Gold Chloride for archival quality prints.
Achieve consistent results in toning process.
Photographers' Formulary, easy dilution.
1g Gold Chloride, ideal for photographic toning.
Enhance black and white prints with toning.

^$99^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1Lt Liquidol Photo Paper Developer, Makes 10Lt Solution

SKU: PYLQ10LTMFR: 02-0210

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Liquidol Developer: Superb image quality.
Formulary Liquidol: For archival prints.
Easy to use liquid concentrate; mix with water.
Ensures chemical consistency, batch to batch.
Long shelf life for lasting value and use.

^$19^.95

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Photographers' Formulary PML Formula Film Developer 25l

SKU: PYPMKPFD25MFR: 01-5045

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PMK Film Developer: Achieve archival quality prints.
Exceptional tonal range with this black & white chemical.
Fine grain developer ensures sharpness and detail.
Simple mixing ratios for ease of use in darkroom.
Photographers' Formulary: Long shelf life assured.

^$23^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Van Dyke Printing Kit, Brown

SKU: PYVDKMFR: 07-0080

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Van Dyke Kit: Archival prints, exceptional quality.
Simple mixing: Van Dyke Brown chemicals included.
Makes 100+ prints: Economical darkroom solution.
Alternative process: Unique, artistic control.
Long shelf life: Reliable Photographers' Formulary.

^$58^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Gold Chloride (Solid)

SKU: PYGCLS10GMFR: 10-0623 10G

Enhance prints with Gold Chloride toning effects.
Achieve archival quality with this black & white toner.
Photographers' Formulary: trusted darkroom chemicals.
Control image tones precisely using Gold Chloride.
Easy to use: Gold Chloride for consistent results.

^$449^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Wimberley's WD2D Pyro-Metol Developer, Liquid (1Lt Set)

SKU: PYWMDV50LTLMFR: 01-0155

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WD2D Pyro-Metol: Exceptional image quality assured.
Achieve archival properties with this film developer.
Easy to use: Streamlined black and white chemicals.
Consistent results: Reliable film developer solution.
Long shelf life: Ensures lasting developer freshness.

^$34^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Arrowroot Starch

SKU: PYARST10GMFR: 10-0240 10G

Arrowroot Starch: Enhances photo paper sizing.
Achieve optimal image quality with this additive.
Simple to use: Improves archival properties easily.
10g size: Perfect for black and white chemicals.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom brand.

^$3^.95

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Photographers' Formulary FX-1 High Acutance Film Developer, Makes 10Lt Solution

SKU: PYFDFX1MFR: 01-0080

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FX-1 Film Developer: High acutance, fine grain results.
Achieve archival quality black and white negatives.
Photographers' Formulary: Easy to use film developer.
Long shelf-life ensures consistent film development.
Mixes to make 10 liters of black and white solution.

^$20^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 5g Gold Chloride (Solid)

SKU: PYGCLS5GMFR: 10-0621 5G

Gold Chloride for archival photographic toning.
Enhance image quality with this toning chemical.
5g Gold Chloride ensures lasting archival properties.
Easy to use: Gold Chloride for consistent results.
Photographers' Formulary Gold Chloride, 5 grams.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Carbonate, Monohydrate

SKU: PYSCBM10GMFR: 10-1190

Enhance B&W prints with Sodium Carbonate.
Achieve optimal image quality with this darkroom chemical.
Ensure archival properties in your film development.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent, reliable results.
Easy-to-use Sodium Carbonate for B&W processing.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSCBA10GMFR: 10-1189 10G

Enhance image quality with this black & white chemical.
Achieve archival properties with consistent results.
Sodium Carbonate ensures ease of use in development.
Photographers' Formulary: Reliable, consistent formula.
Extend shelf life with anhydrous darkroom chemicals.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Bromide

SKU: PYSBR10GMFR: 10-1180 10G

Achieve archival quality with Sodium Bromide.
Sodium Bromide restrains for good contrast.
Ensure consistent results in black & white.
Dilute easily for darkroom chemical control.
Fine grain guaranteed with Formulary product.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Oxalic Acid, Hazmat

SKU: PYOXA10GMFR: 10-0850 10G

Optimize B&W film with Oxalic Acid for archival prints.
Enhance tonal range using this black and white chemical.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent darkroom results.
Control grain in film development with Oxalic Acid.
Extend shelf life of pyro solutions effectively.

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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.