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Wet Plate Collodion Kits

Wet Plate Collodion Kits
HAZMAT Warning - See Note on Hazardous Materials

Wet Plate Collodion Kits

Price range: $186.25 through $464.05

Click “Extra Product Information” below for complete contents of the kits!

Bostick & Sullivan revolutionized and democratized the wetplate process in 2010, when we introduced the first complete tintype and ambrotype kit with pre-dissolved, ready to use collodion chemistry! A complete starter set, with all the essentials needed to pour plates, sensitize in silver nitrate, develop, fix, and varnish!

Our kits now include ready-to-use collodion that is mixed fresh when shipped. If you won’t be using the kit for a while, a 2-part Bromo-Iodiozer and Collodion, USP kit is available for substitution at your request. 

Due to the volatile nature of collodion and collodion products we have a 6-month guarantee on all collodion processes and products. Replacements outside of this guarantee will be evaluated case by case.

Most collodion chemistry is considered hazardous material and must be shipped UPS Ground. Please select this option when you select shipping at checkout.

Alaskan, Hawaiian, and Peurto Rican customers: Ups Ground is not an option for your states despite our website offering you a rate. Please email or call us so we can get you an accurate shipping quote on your order.

International Customers: Dangerous goods shipping is available via FedEx International Priority service for a $250 fee plus Express UPS delivery service. Shipping charges to Alaska/Hawaii, Europe, Japan and Korea  typically vary between $400-$600.

Bostick & Sullivan revolutionized and democratized the wetplate process in 2010, when we introduced the first complete tintype and ambrotype kit with pre-dissolved collodion chemistry! All of the chemistry you need to start making Wet Plate Collodion images is included in one easy to mix kit, with all of the major components pre-dissolved and ready to use. Our kits now include ready-to-use collodion that is mixed fresh when shipped. A 2-part Bromo-Iodiozer and Collodion, USP kit is available for substitution at your request.
The Starter 4×5  and 8×10 Kits Include:
325 ml Ready to Use Old Work Horse Salted Collodion (650 ml in 8×10 kit) Available as a 2-part kit on request
500 ml 10% Silver Nitrate Solution (1000 ml in 8×10 kit)
500 ml Bostick & Sullivan Wetplate Developer Concentrate (1000 ml in 8×10 kit)
500 ml B&S Rapid Fix (1000 ml in the 8×10 kit)
250ml Pre-mixed Sandarac Varnish
1x 500 ml GL45 Media Storage bottle for pouring collodion
2x Plastic Bottle for storing Fixer & Developer
Plastic Droppers
Instructions for mixing and using.
The Complete Kit Contains Everything Above, Plus These Extra Accessories:
Comfort-Fit Safety Glasses
Alcohol Lamp for warming glass plates, varnishes, and solutions
Hydrometer 1.00 – 1.20 for maintaining the silver nitrate bath
Funnel 4.25″
100ml Graduated Cylinder, Tempered Glass
pH Testing Strips
25 ml 7% Nitric Acid for Silver Nitrate maintenance
25 ml Amino Silane Glass Bonding/Adhesion Agent
100 grams Calcium Carbonate glass cleaner
Instructions for mixing

SKU1077

Sizes: 4×5 Complete kit Old Workhorse, 8×10 Complete kit Old Workshorse, 4×5 Starter Kit Old Workshorse, 8×10 Starter Kit Old Workhorse, 4×5 Complete Kit DGX+, 4×5 Starter Kit DGX+, 8×10 Complete Kit DGX+, 8×10 Starter Kit DGX+

Important Shipping Information

We strive to ship orders within 2 business days of receipt. If your order is of a time sensitive nature, please indicate a “need by” date in the customer comments section, or call to check product availability.

Note on Hazardous Materials

Some of our chemicals, especially ones used in wet plate collodion, are considered hazardous materials and must be shipped via UPS ground. If unsure, please feel free to call. (505) 474-0890. Our office hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (MDT)

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