Tintype wet plate creation and development - a thread to help a wannabe noobie

[njrfoto]

Hi all

I am looking to start shooting and creating tintypes and I need some help from those in the know and with definitive experience in this area.

I have been doing a lot of research into this but the internet - though at times is our friend - is also a swirlpool of opinion and opposing information. So basically I would like to start at the beginning and go from there...

Does any one know of any step by step guides (preferably written ones as I cant make notes on a video haha), pdfs or books I can easily/cheaply get my hands on to learn the ins and outs of making and developing wet plate tintypes, pre and post shooting? And any useful beginner hints and tips from tried and tested, wise heads who know this process like the back of their hand would be very much appreciated.

Also, whilst im on the topic - when the time comes for me to get supplies, has anyone in the UK ever used any supplies from these guys: http://www.wetplatesupplies.com/
If so, is the kit any good?

Look forward to hearing from y'all - thank you in advance

 

[removed account4]

hi

have you found
http://collodion.com
and
http://www.alternativephotography.com/wp/processes/wetplate/the-wetplate-collodion-process ?

i don't do facebook but i understand there
is a very active wet plate users group there too.

you might find someone local who can point you in the right direction.

best of luck !
john

 

[Chris Johnson]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/collodionbastards/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/wetplate/

 

[Fr. Mark]

George Eastman House.
John Coffer.

 

[Prof_Pixel]

April 6-8, 2016 in Rochester https://www.eastman.org/events-series/Workshops

Or June 20-21, 2016 in England