Referring to historic process of bleach-etch, also known as gelatin relief, Mordancage method was developed by Jean -Pierre Sudre producing 3D-like reverse relief, with visible gelatin veils layer. This 4 h workshop will introduce you to the basics of the process, including bleaching, redevelopment and simplified method of producing digital negatives for contact printing with silver gelatin paper.

LEVEL

This is a beginner workshop- though it is advisable you have some previous darkroom experience.

AGENDA

1. Health & Safety Information

2. Information on mordancage darkroom equipment & chemistry

3. Introduction to digital negatives- each participant will be able to create one negative from a digital file*

4. Developing BW prints from digital negatives

5. Processing photographs in mordancage bleach

6. Troubleshooting tips

* Tips on picking the best photograph for this process will be sent to participants ahead of time. Each participant can also bring one already printed silver gelatin print to use for the process alongside a digital file. 

Make sure to bring comfortable darkroom clothes as they may get stained!

WHAT YOU GET

You’ll gain a new skill in mordancage process, finishing the workshop with 3 prints.

LOCATION

Workshops will take place in my studio space in West London Earls Court/West Brompton, SW6 1TT

Make sure to bring comfortable darkroom clothes as they may get stained !

*Event photograph by Bruna Martini created during one of the workshops