NEW DARKROOM V 2.0
When I was fifteen years old, I built an improvised darkroom using two tables and three darkroom trays to develop black-and-white films. I used an old camera and a condenser from an army waste to enlarge photographs, and a light source placed in a Valvoline oil can.
Unfortunately, I could only work at night as my darkroom was in an attic without walls. This was in 1975.
Recently, after 43 years, I decided to create a new darkroom. I converted my laundry room by removing unnecessary items and painting the walls with water-resistant paint. However, I needed a larger darkroom sink, so I made one from 28 mm-thick plywood. I cut and glued the panels with two-component polyurethane adhesive, cut a drain hole, and then sanded the entire sink. I painted the lower part of the sink with a special, high-quality polyurethane varnish that is resistant to both acids and alkaline substances, and the rest with high-quality oil paint. The sink is 220x75cm in size.
I also built three shelves under the sink for drying photos and other compartments for trays, boxes, and other items. To ensure the perfect amount of light for my work, I replaced the regular light bulb on the ceiling with a 125-watt LED lamp that features a custom cover with an orange filter. This lamp is ideal for old techniques, as it provides ample light for precise work without the possibility of fogging the papers.
