Kodak Opaque

Bluechapel

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Has anyone found a replacement for the old Kodak Red Opaque? I used to use it when I worked for a printshop (I did prepress) 20 years ago.
 

epatsellis

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There's a film opaquing pen made, used for the same purpose. I have several at the studio, I'll look who makes it when I'm there tomorrow. Works like a champ, less than $10 and comes with an extra nib as well.
 

jim appleyard

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There is, but I don't remember the name. I think that topic came up on photo.net. Try there.
 

cmacd123

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Try the folks that supply your local printers. I am sure thay probaly carry "something" perhaps with their house brand on it.
 

Photo Engineer

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I believe that the Formulary sells the original opaque using their formulation. You might try calling them.

PE
 

richard ide

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A good quality water colour paint like Winsor Newton's will do the same job. Red Ochre is the best colour. One thing: dilute it well as the paint has glycerine in it and will not dry well on film if it is too thick.
 

rtuttle

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In the graphic arts there used to be "perfex" opaque. Try looking that up online, they probably made Kodaks anyway.
 

Stephen Frizza

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a company called Windsor and newton make photographic opaque. it is sold in australia. it is a good alternative to Kodaks.
 
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