Kodak Opaque

[Bluechapel]

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]

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]

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

 

[cmacd123]

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

 

[Photo Engineer]

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

PE

 

[isaacc7]

Didn't Avedon use lipstick for getting those backgrounds really white?

Isaac

 

[richard ide]

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]

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

 

[Akki14]

I was browsing an art catalogue a few weeks ago and found Winsor & Newton do their own photographic opaque under Designers Gouache -> Graphic Whites & Blacks. I've not tried it yet, though.
http://www.winsornewton.com/products/gouache/designers-gouache/graphic-whites--blacks/

 

[Stephen Frizza]

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