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- How to set up a temporary, low cost darkroom In an age of digital, the Photograph online resources concentrate upon elemental and experimental ways of making images with light. While many of the ideas can be used just as easily with digital cameras (such as snapshot and narrative), other modules focus on lower tech methods which remind us of the origins of photography (such as making sun pictures and building a camera obscura. These resources concern themselves with making black and white images, and with tone, contrast, shadow and light. Resources in this series: Introduction to the AccessArt Photograph Resource How to set up a temporary, low cost darkroom Follow instructions as if creating a Camera Obscura – i.e. black-out a room. Your bathroom might be a good place for this. Make sure everything is really light-tight this time. Photographic Equipment and Chemicals for the Darkroom You need to purchase a red light or a safe light from a photographic shop or specialist supplier. Or else you can try using a red bike light. Photographic paper is not sensitive to red light. You’ll need an enlarger for many photographic methods. Try looking for a cheap second hand one. Purchase three plastic chemical trays or convert existing material. You also need to get trial sizes of Developing liquid, Stop Bath and Fixer. You might want to buy some tongs. Buy some photographic paper – buy the cheapest for experimentation or whatever your supplier has on offer. Sometimes you can find deals which give away free paper with chemicals, and you can spend less than £10 - so it’s worth shopping around. Dilute chemicals according to supplier’s instructions. You will need running water or at least a generous bucket with water. You might want to put a flat board on the bath to create a work surface - especially if your bathroom is small. If you convert another room make sure you have a sturdy and level table-top available to put your trays on and place a large bucket of water in a safe place within arms reach. Other resources in this series: Introduction to the AccessArt Photograph Resource |
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