Caffenol

Caffenol film developer

Water8 oz
Arm & Hammer Washing Soda2 tsp (level)
Folger's Coffee Crystals4 tsp (slightly rounded, NOT decaf)

Mixing instructions: Mix soda until completely dissolved and solution is clear. Add coffee, mix until all grittiness is gone and solution is uniform, let stand 5-10 minutes until microbubbles clear. Use within 30 minutes.

Dilution: Use undiluted

Starting point development time: 30 mins

Notes: Gives imagewise stain and general (fog) stain.


Caffenol-C film developer

Water8 oz
Arm & Hammer Washing Soda2½ tsp (level)
Vitamin C powder¼ tsp (level)
Folger's Coffee Crystals4 tsp (slightly rounded, NOT decaf)