We all have at one time or another taken pictures. When the roll of film is complete we
normally run down to the store to have it developed. There is another alternative, developing your
own film and pictures. The advantages of developing your own film and pictures is it is a great
The process starts with a black bag that has arm holes on one end and a zipper on the other
end. There are a few things that go into this bag. Your roll of film, a metal can opener, film
canister for developing, and the plastic film separator. Put all of these objects into the black bag.
Now it is the time to get the film ready to be developed . Insert your arms into the armholes in
the black bag. Feeling your way around the bag, you need to find the film and the can opener. You
pry open the flat end of the film canister with the can opener. Carefully pull out the film making
sure you don't touch the film, except for on the edges. Wind the film up with the plastic film
separator so the film does not touch itself. Insert the rolled up film and separator into the film
canister. Screw the lid tightly on to the top of the canister. Remove your arms from the bag and
unzip the other end. Remove the canister from the bag. Dispose of your garbage and return all
Now it is time to develop the film. The developing chemicals are added to the film canister.
Pour them through the top of the canister until it's full. The canister must be shaken gently every
few minutes. After twenty minutes, run clean water through the top of the canister. Pour the water
out and repeat this for five minutes. The film must be hung up to dry. Clip it with a clothes pin and
weigh the bottom of the film down with an empty film container. Let the film dry for twenty four
hours. Once the film has dried, they are
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