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I finally tried a weird film soup recipe I saw online and it actually worked
I had a roll of Kentmere 400 that I shot at a local fair, but the photos felt flat and boring. I remembered reading about people soaking film in things like coffee or soap to add texture. I was scared to ruin the roll, but I mixed a cup of warm water with a spoon of instant coffee and a few drops of dish soap. I put the film in a jar with the mix for about 20 minutes, then washed it and let it dry overnight. When I developed it, the photos had these cool, random brown stains and soft spots that made the fair lights look dreamy. It gave the whole set a weird, old-timey feel that I really liked. I think the key was not leaving it in too long. Has anyone else tried a film soup mix that gave you good results without wrecking the film?
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casey4857mo ago
Kentmere 400 is a good choice for that. I'd be careful with dish soap though, it can leave a residue that messes with development. @ryan653 is joking about the dirt, but honestly, just coffee or tea alone can give you those stains without the risk.
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umasullivan5mo ago
Coffee stains are way easier to control than dish soap, trust me on that.
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