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Develop your B&W film at home using coffee, vitamin C, and washing soda — the classic Caffenol recipe that produces beautiful, flexible negatives with rich tones and surprising consistency.
This mix includes everything you need (except the water and the coffee you drink while you’re doing it). It’s beginner-friendly, apartment-friendly, and a great way to learn darkroom chemistry without buying big bottles or specialty chemicals.
What’s Included
Pre-measured Caffenol dry mix (developer ingredients)
Step-by-step instructions
Tips for getting consistent results
Recommended times for common B&W films
Great For
First-time home developers
Anyone curious about alternative processes
Small-space setups & DIY projects
Experimenting without committing to bulk chemistry
Film Compatibility
Works beautifully with most B&W films, including:
Ilford HP5, Kentmere 100/400, Kodak Tri-X, T-Max 100/400 (longer times), Ultrafine, Foma, and more.
Yield
Enough developer for 1–3 rolls depending on dilution and tank size.
Mix with warm water, stir, pour, agitate, and watch the magic happen.
No darkroom required.
Beerenol is a playful, alternative-process B&W film developer made using beer as the activating liquid. Despite its chaotic reputation, it produces surprisingly beautiful negatives with soft grain, gentle contrast, and a unique tonal curve you won’t get from standard chemistry.
This mix gives you all the dry ingredients you need — just add beer and water. Perfect for experimentation, gift-giving, or anyone who wants to explore the creative side of film chemistry.
What’s Included
Pre-measured Beerenol dry developer mix
Step-by-step instructions
Recommended beer types + dilution notes
Film development times + tips for consistency
Great For
Alternative-process lovers
Creative experiments + “just for fun” rolls
Small-space / apartment developing
Anyone who wants to say “I developed my film in beer” and actually mean it
Film Compatibility
Works well with many classic B&W emulsions, including:
Ilford HP5, Kentmere 100/400, Kodak Tri-X, Foma films, Arista EDU, and more. (T-grain films may require adjusted times.)
Yield
Makes enough working developer for 1–2 rolls, depending on beer choice and tank size.
Just add beer, mix gently, and let the magic happen — no darkroom required.
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Winol is a clean, dependable, apartment-friendly B&W film developer that produces crisp negatives with smooth grain and excellent shadow detail. This mix gives you a reliable, repeatable home-developing experience without needing to buy full bottles of specialty chemicals.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants a classic, consistent developer that’s easy to mix and forgiving for beginners.
What’s Included
Pre-measured Winol dry developer mix
Step-by-step mixing + developing instructions
Recommended times for a variety of B&W films
Tips for getting the most out of the formula
Great For
Beginners learning to develop at home
Anyone who wants a simple, repeatable process
Testing new cameras or films
Everyday shooting, zines, documentary work, and practice rolls
Film Compatibility
Works beautifully with most B&W films, including:
Ilford HP5, FP4, Kentmere 100/400, Kodak Tri-X, T-Max (extended times), Foma, Arista, Ultrafine, and more.
Yield
Enough developer for 1–3 rolls, depending on dilution and tank size.
Mix with water, pour, agitate, and watch your negatives come to life — no darkroom required.
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