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Rollei Black Magic RBM3 Emulsion - VC 1L

Rollei Black Magic RBM3 Emulsion - VC 1L - Main image
$87.11 $131.99 In stock

Category: Print & Print Processing Alternative Processing

Rollei Black Magic makes it possible to coat light sensitive photographic emulsions onto almost any kind of surface: Glass, wood, textile fabric, ceramics, metal, stone, plastics etc. with unlimited creativity.


Rollei's Black Magic differs from the alternatives of Fotospeed and Rockland in that when you combine this emulsion with their additional components it becomes a complete modular system with interchangeable options (i.e. graded or VC capability).


This 300ml bottle is the heart of the system and can be used independently as a stand-alone coating or replacement chemical from the original kit which also includes the additional parts often needed during emulsion coating like gelatine for hardening, (light-tight) wide-mouth pouring bottle, neutral developer, fixer, odourless stop and the all-important developer hardener to make sure your image lasts.


All these component parts are also available separately for replenishment in addition to the emulsion part here.


We thoroughly recommend Black Magic - particularly for those customers who want excellent results at the first attempt but ones that will also last a lifetime.


This VC Version of emulsion has a capacity up to 13.30 m? (130 8x10 inch prints) for l instructions please refer to our PDF on this page or the original system information in the kit.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Edward X. ★★★★★

Finally got this onto some old ceramic tiles and the results are stunning—the emulsion adhered perfectly with no peeling. Had to work fast since it dries quickly, but the ability to coat non-porous surfaces is a game-changer.

Joseph W. ★★★★★

I’ve coated glass and a scrap of ceramic tile with this emulsion, and it grabs onto both surfaces with surprising tenacity. The blacks are rich and the highlights hold detail even on tricky non-porous materials. Took a bit of trial with drying times, but the versatility is genuinely impressive.

Olivia ★★★★★

Coated a piece of raw pine with this and the emulsion took beautifully, no bubbling or peeling even after drying flat. The 1L bottle is generous, too — I've done several A4-sized boards and still have plenty left for glass experiments.