Tintypes - Collodion wet plate - Workshop
This workshop, by Ellie Young, involves understanding coating, exposing, and processing the plates. The chemicals used are volatile so it is not for those who have concerns about handling chemicals. However, the workshop will address chemical handling and safety issues.
Tintypes, or ferrotypes, are positive images created by a wet plate process. The black "tin" plate is coated with collodion, exposed in a large format camera, and processed in a darkroom before the plate is dry.
The tintype became popular in the 1850s as a cheaper and faster version of the daguerreotype. This wet emulsion was replaced with dry plates by the 1880s.
What to bring
4 x 5 camera – lens, dark cloth, and shutter release, or a camera can be provided for the day.
Darkslides to hold the plates will be provided.
All other materials, including lunch, is supplied.
Bring an apron or lab coat or old comfortable clothing
Price: $330
Times: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Date: Sunday,27 May
About Ellie Young
Since 1994 Ellie has been practicing and studying the art craft and science of ‘alternative’ photographic processes. She conducts workshops in a number of alternative processes in her studios, and at times also teaches these processes in collages and institutes around Australia. Young constantly exhibits and sells her work nationally and internationally.
- Organised by: Gold Street Studios
- Contact name: Ellie Young
- Phone: 03 5424 1835
- Email: ellie@goldstreetstudios.com.au
