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{{Short description|Techniques used to modify instant pictures for an artistic effect}} |
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[[Image:Chevy Nova SX-70 manipulation.jpg|thumb|right|An example of emulsion manipulation]] |
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'''Polaroid art''' is a type of [[Alternative process|alternative photography]] which consists of modifying an [[Instant film|instant picture]], usually while it is being developed. The most common types of Polaroid art are the emulsion lift, the Polaroid transfer and emulsion manipulation. |
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'''[[Instant film|Polaroid]]''' film is particularly suitable for various forms of alternative processing. One of the most predominant forms amongst artists and photographers was the manipulation of [[Polaroid SX-70|SX-70]] using various tools; this was done before the emulsion dried and created an oil painting effect. SX-70 is no longer in production, and similar films currently in production by the [[Impossible Project]] do not have the same manipulable qualities as SX-70 did. Emulsion lifting is rapidly growing in popularity amongst the art and photography world and can be achieved by soaking any polaroid or Fuji peel-apart films (as well as some Impossible Project's film intended for use with 600, Spectra and SX-70 cameras) in water and then carefully transferring the emulsion to a new surface like wood metal or paper. Image Transfers are another method of transferring the image from instant peel-apart film to a new surface. this is done by peeling the negative positive sandwich apart early in development (around ten seconds) and pushing the wet negative side down firmly onto a sheet of print-making paper and applying an even pressure with a roller transferring it to the new surface. |
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==Emulsion lift== |
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An emulsion lift, or emulsion transfer, is a process used to remove the [[photographic emulsion]] from an instant print. The emulsion can then be transferred to another material, such as glass, wood or paper.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.diyphotography.net/transfer-polaroid-photos-onto-materials-using-emulsion-lift-techniques/|title=Transfer your Polaroid photos onto other materials using Emulsion Lift techniques|date=2017-01-12|website=DIY Photography|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> The emulsion lift technique can be performed on [[Instant film#Roll/pack film|peel-apart film]] and [[Polaroid Originals]] integral film, but not on [[Instax|Fujifilm Instax film]]. The procedure, for integral type film, involves cutting off the picture's border, separating the negative layer from the positive layer and submerging the positive layer in warm water. The emulsion will start to come free from the plastic layer and float on the water. While it is still wet, it can be placed on another material and shaped. It can be laid flat, or it can be folded, ripped or otherwise customized as desired. |
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When done with Fujifilm FP-100C, the picture is placed in water near the boiling point and then submerged in cold water.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fujifilmusa.com/shared/bin/CableRelease_May_2008_CR08.pdf|title=Fujifilm Cable Release Vol.8|date=May 2008|website=Fujifilm USA|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110222007/https://www.fujifilmusa.com/shared/bin/CableRelease_May_2008_CR08.pdf|archive-date=2020-01-10|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref> This will release the emulsion, which resembles [[cellophane]] and is harder to manipulate than Polaroid emulsions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://instantfilmsociety.com/fuji-fp-100c-emulsionimage-transfer/|title=Fuji FP-100C Emulsion/Image Transfer|date=2012-06-27|website=Instant Film Society|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref> |
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==Polaroid transfer== |
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A Polaroid transfer, sometimes known as an image transfer, is a technique used to develop a [[Instant film#Roll/pack film|peel-apart film]] picture on to a different material, like drawing paper. In a Polaroid transfer, the image is peeled apart prematurely and the negative is placed down on a desired material. A roller is sometimes used to ensure the negative is laying down flat on the material. After a certain amount of time, the negative is peeled back.<ref>{{Citation|title=Polaroid Image Transfer Demo|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Y37yx5q_4|language=en|access-date=2020-01-10}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref> |
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==Emulsion manipulation== |
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Emulsion manipulation is used to modify integral film pictures while they are developing. The technique yields the best results with the original SX-70 Time Zero film, which was discontinued in 2005, and the currently manufactured [[Polaroid Originals]] film is less manipulable. As the picture develops, modifications can performed by applying pressure on the surface of the film, using tools that do not scratch the outer plastic layer. Alternatively a pattern can be superimposed on the image by laying the film face-down on a textured surface and applying pressure. |
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As development finishes the emulsion hardens, but to continue the manipulation it can be softened by warming it up.<ref>{{Citation|title=Polaroid SX-70 Manipulation Demo|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSAXit7rWjQ|language=en|access-date=2020-01-10}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}} |
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{{Citation|title=Blog Post on Modern Polaroid Manipulation|url=https://www.tumblr.com/robotsdancing/712902452792410112/manipulating-modern-polaroid-pictures}} |
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</ref> The technique was used to make the cover of [[Peter Gabriel (1980 album)|Peter Gabriel's third self-titled album]].<ref>''[[Classic Rock (magazine)|Classic Rock]]'' 2010 calendar</ref> |
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[[Image:Polaroid sx 70 - foto di Augusto De Luca (2).jpg|150px||thumb|[[Polaroid SX-70]] - [[Augusto De Luca]], (International Polaroid Collection)]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:34, 12 March 2024
Polaroid art is a type of alternative photography which consists of modifying an instant picture, usually while it is being developed. The most common types of Polaroid art are the emulsion lift, the Polaroid transfer and emulsion manipulation.
Emulsion lift
[edit]An emulsion lift, or emulsion transfer, is a process used to remove the photographic emulsion from an instant print. The emulsion can then be transferred to another material, such as glass, wood or paper.[1] The emulsion lift technique can be performed on peel-apart film and Polaroid Originals integral film, but not on Fujifilm Instax film. The procedure, for integral type film, involves cutting off the picture's border, separating the negative layer from the positive layer and submerging the positive layer in warm water. The emulsion will start to come free from the plastic layer and float on the water. While it is still wet, it can be placed on another material and shaped. It can be laid flat, or it can be folded, ripped or otherwise customized as desired.
When done with Fujifilm FP-100C, the picture is placed in water near the boiling point and then submerged in cold water.[2] This will release the emulsion, which resembles cellophane and is harder to manipulate than Polaroid emulsions.[3]
Polaroid transfer
[edit]A Polaroid transfer, sometimes known as an image transfer, is a technique used to develop a peel-apart film picture on to a different material, like drawing paper. In a Polaroid transfer, the image is peeled apart prematurely and the negative is placed down on a desired material. A roller is sometimes used to ensure the negative is laying down flat on the material. After a certain amount of time, the negative is peeled back.[4]
Emulsion manipulation
[edit]Emulsion manipulation is used to modify integral film pictures while they are developing. The technique yields the best results with the original SX-70 Time Zero film, which was discontinued in 2005, and the currently manufactured Polaroid Originals film is less manipulable. As the picture develops, modifications can performed by applying pressure on the surface of the film, using tools that do not scratch the outer plastic layer. Alternatively a pattern can be superimposed on the image by laying the film face-down on a textured surface and applying pressure. As development finishes the emulsion hardens, but to continue the manipulation it can be softened by warming it up.[5] [6] The technique was used to make the cover of Peter Gabriel's third self-titled album.[7]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Transfer your Polaroid photos onto other materials using Emulsion Lift techniques". DIY Photography. 2017-01-12. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ "Fujifilm Cable Release Vol.8" (PDF). Fujifilm USA. May 2008. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ "Fuji FP-100C Emulsion/Image Transfer". Instant Film Society. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ Polaroid Image Transfer Demo, retrieved 2020-01-10[dead YouTube link]
- ^ Polaroid SX-70 Manipulation Demo, retrieved 2020-01-10[dead YouTube link]
- ^ Blog Post on Modern Polaroid Manipulation
- ^ Classic Rock 2010 calendar
External links
[edit]- Polaroid SX-70 Art gallery
