Enlargement paint?

[nathanielkorb]

I was wandering around the film section in B&H a few weeks ago when I found something I'd never heard of. It was this paint that is made of the same chemicals in monochrome photo paper. Essentially, it allows you to print onto any surface with an enlarger. I've since forgotten the name of it, but now realized that I could probably try doing a canvas print. I now can't seem to locate it on the B&H website. Does anyone know what this paint is called? And if anyone has used it, does it produce good results, or is it just a gimmick?

 

[Rick A]

Um, liquid emulsion.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/searc...&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=

 

[AgX]

You can get such from different Manufacturers as Rockland, Foma, Maco (Rollei).

Try a search here at Apug for "Liquid Emulsion" You can not even get a plain emulsion, but also a Version for variable contrast and also a base layer for better adhesion of the layer proper and a hardener.

 

[removed account4]

you can also make your own ( you will find recipes at http://www.thelightfarm.com )
there is also an actual paint called lumi which is made from casava root ( i think .. )
and you can paint fabrics with it and it changes color in the sun, and is rinsed out ...
would be huge fun for photograms if you like that sort of thing.
apugger bsdunek has experimented a bunch with lumi .. it looks fun ..

 

[bsdunek]

Thanks, John. Yes, I have used liquid emulsion many times. See my photos on APUG or my web site. It is interesting stuff - not just like photo paper. You tend to get textures and brush marks, and contrast is sometimes low. I find it great fun and have sold quite a few prints using it.

 

[nathanielkorb]

Thanks!