Rockland Liquid Light is a silver-gelatin liquid emulsion designed to be easily applied to any material.

Liquid light can be used for photographs on wood, glass, ceramics, plastics, chinaware, fabrics, metals, stone, walls, artist's canvas, even an egg!

Its even possible to make salon-grade prints on the many handmade papers that are available on the market.

This version expired on March 2024.

Silver-Gelatin Liquid Emulsion    No Fumes, Odors, or VOC's    Medium-High Contrast

Printing with Liquid Light is the same as with black-and-white enlargement paper. Under an amber or red safelight, brush the emulsion onto the surface to be coated. Wait a few minutes for it to firm up, then expose with an enlarger or slide projector. Process with conventional paper developer and hardening fixer. The print will be archivally-permanent with a full range of tones from warm blacks to clean transparent highlights that reveal the texture and color of the material underneath.

Exclusive Features:

• Contrast: medium high, approximately #3 grade.
• Coverage: Approximately 1 1/2 square feet per ounce.
• No fumes, odors or VOC's: Liquid Light and other Rockland emulsions are made exclusively for darkroom coating and are the only brand of photographic emulsions with no phenol.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many rolls of 35mm can each bottle develop?

A: The following makes a 1 gallon develop fix which will accommodate 10-13 rolls of film.

Q: 2. Would using this emulsion cleaner clean water spots?

A: This cleaner is not effective for water-based stains--you should rewash the negative and use a wetting agent like Photo-flo before drying them. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/28195-REG/Kodak_1464510_Photo_Flo_200_Solution.html

Q: 3. Smear away liquid works well with orange swabs? I want to clean my Sony a7r4 sensor using it.

A: Visibledust, the manufacturer of Visibledust Smear Away Solution suggests using VisibleDust VDust Plus Formula Sensor Cleaning Solution (15 ml), instead. https://bhpho.to/408tvlb

Q: 4. Will this work for printing a pronto plate?

A: Yes, the Photographers' Formulary Gum Arabic Liquid (16 oz, 14 Baume) will work for printing a Pronto-Plate.

Q: 5. for what is the internet required? will it work without an internet connect?

A: The internet is required for both updates and the registration process when using CyberLink PowerDirector 2024 Ultra.

Q: 6. Can I apply this to paper and let it dry before exposing it? I want to create my own photo papers. Can I use this product?

A: Yes, you can apply the Rockland Liquid Light Photo Emulsion (8 oz, Expired 03/2024) to paper and let it dry before exposing. It is used to create your own photo papers. Here are the instructions: https://bhpho.to/3LglLsr

Q: 7. Is this a concentrate that I can dilute with water? My research tells me that we trying agents are used in the range of drops per hundreds of mL rinsing water.

A: This is a concentrate. The dilution ration for it is 1 part Photo-Flo to 200 parts water.

Q: 8. Is a capful = 1/200 of a gallon?

A: The recommended dilution is 1:200. The cap size cannot be measured.

Q: 9. How long will this last after opening the bottle?

A: Kodak Photo-Flo 200 does have an expiration date on the item. It is not recommended to be used past this date. That being said, many have had success using this way past the listed expiration date.

Q: 10. Do you recommend mixing a quantity of photo flo and water or just using the dropper method? If mixing a quantity can it be returnied to ocntainer and be reused?

A: I always just mix the amount i need(or close to it) and toss it when im done. Photo flo doesnt seem to keep well plus its not terribly expensive.