Caffenol

I hear it smells like the devil, but I'm going to HAVE to try it. Not sure about for film. Definitely for RC paper development.

 

From www.digitaltruth.com/techdata/caffenol.php:

 

Caffenol

 

Caffenol film developer

Water8 oz

Arm & Hammer Washing Soda2 tsp (level)

Folger's Coffee Crystals4 tsp (slightly rounded)

 

Mixing instructions: Mix soda until completely dissolved and solution is clear. Add coffee, mix until all grittiness is gone and solution is uniform, let stand 5-10 minutes until microbubbles clear. Use within 30 minutes.

 

Dilution: Use undiluted

 

Starting point development time: 30 mins

 

Notes: Gives imagewise stain and general (fog) stain.

 

Done