A dark room is basically any room or area that is fixed so that no light can enter into it. This is required to develop photographic materials without damaging them. Most photographic material including film negatives are very sensitive to light.
Nothing is more exciting that being able to develop your own photography. You can do this in a dark room in your home. It is a very simple process. First, you will need to be sure you have a room or area that is completely free of light. You can purchase a safelight designed for photography, but any other source of light will damager your photography.
Original dark room sinks are made from Polyvinyl Chloride PVC thermoplastic plate and pipe. They are custom designed to handle the chemicals used for photo development. Pricing varies depending on the quality you want as well as any additional features you want to have added to the sink. Most come with some type of warranty.
A dark room kit provides you with all the items you need to get started developing your own projects. The kit consists of an enlarger, lenses, a cylinder, thermometer, stirring paddle, developing tank, developing trays, film clips, a squeegee, a timer, developing paper, and chemistry film developer. Together, these items will allow you to complete projects in your own dark room.
One issue consumers have with dark room chemicals is that they generally aren’t packaged for a casual user. They are often sold in five gallon mixes. Dark room chemicals can be purchased as either a powder or a liquid. Powders are cheaper and easier to store. They are also the best choice if you won’t be using the chemicals very often. Liquids are mixed correctly and come ready to use. The types of chemicals used in dark rooms include formula, developer, and toners. What you need will depend on what you are developing as well as the quality of the photos you wish to produce.