Here are my Polaroid cameras I use for my work.
The SX-70 uses the Time - Zero film. The Color Pack II
uses the 669 (emulsion lifts and transfers). The Sun uses, surprise,
the 600 film. Notice the handle on the Color Pack II. I use this
when I'm ready to pull the film out. If I'm going to do an emulsion
lift I will pull it out immediately so I'm able to take another photo.
If I decide to do a transfer, I will wait til I have all my supplies ready
to create one. Once you pull the film out it starts developing so when
doing a transfer you need another receptor, I use Arches watercolor
paper, for it to develop onto.
I am going to take photos of my creative process with the
emulsion lifts and transfers and write a blog.
Polaroid's website once had step-by-step info and photos of these
particular techniques, as well as others,
but they are no longer there. I'm assuming this because
they discontinued their film. I will be posting a blog soon
about this sad and disheartening news. How it came
about, what others are doing to save it and my own
personal feelings.
Is Polaroid becoming a dying art form?
If so, what am I doing while it is still around?
Answers to come in future blogs...read on
