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Laboldtech Kit01 Platinotype Starter Kit

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$290.83 $461.63 In stock

Category: Print & Print Processing Raw Chemicals

Laboldtech Kit01 Platinotype Starter Kit

The Laboldtech Kit01 Platinotype Starter Kit is a complete beginner kit for exploring traditional platinum printing, one of the most beautiful and permanent alternative photographic processes. Platinum prints are valued for their wide tonal scale, deep shadow detail, neutral black tones, and exceptional archival stability, making this kit a strong starting point for photographers interested in fine art contact printing.

Why We Like It

Platinotype is a slow, hands-on process, but that is exactly where its appeal lies. This kit brings together the key chemistry, clearing baths, paper, and basic coating tools needed to begin experimenting without having to source each item separately. It is best suited to careful, methodical printers working with digital negatives or suitably dense large format negatives under UV exposure.

Key Features

  • Complete beginner kit for platinum printing
  • Produces highly archival prints with excellent permanence
  • Wide tonal scale with rich shadow detail
  • Platinum chemistry gives neutral to black image tones
  • Includes ferric oxalate and contrast control solution
  • Ammonium citrate developer included
  • Clearing chemicals supplied for removing residual sensitiser
  • Includes Canson Arches Platine 310gsm paper
  • Suitable for UV contact printing workflows
  • Good introduction to platinum and platinum/palladium processes

What's in the Box

  • 25ml Potassium Chloroplatinate 20% Solution A
  • 25ml Ferric Oxalate Solution B
  • 25ml Ferric Oxalate with Potassium Chlorate Solution C
  • 500g Ammonium Citrate Developer
  • 100g Tetrasodium EDTA Crystals
  • 100g Sodium Sulfite
  • 3 Amber PET Bottles
  • 5 Drop Counters
  • 1 Brush
  • 3 Sheets Canson Arches Platine 310gsm Paper
  • 1 Pair Plastic Gloves

Ideal For

  • Photographers learning platinum printing
  • Fine art printers seeking archival print permanence
  • Alternative process students and workshops
  • Large format and digital negative contact printing
  • Darkroom users wanting to explore historic photographic processes
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Adam ★★★★★

The paper included has a beautiful, warm tone that's hard to describe, and the chemicals mixed exactly as the guide promised. My first print turned out better than I expected for a complete beginner.

Sofia ★★★★★

The included mixing instructions were surprisingly clear, and my first platinum print came out with a gorgeous tonal range. I also appreciated having all the raw chemicals pre-measured so I didn't mess up the ratios.

Madison ★★★★★

I've been mixing platinum metals for a while using other kits, and the pre-measured chemicals in this one took the guesswork out of achieving consistent prints. The coated paper tones are incredibly rich and warm, exactly what I was hoping for with my first contact negatives.