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B&WLiquid Concentrate

DIY/Homemade Wine Developer

Also known as: Red Wine Developer, Viñol

Experimental developer using red wine as phenolic compound source. Tannins in wine can act as developing agents. Results vary wildly by wine type and vintage. More conceptual art project than practical developer. Sometimes called 'Viñol' in Spanish-speaking communities.

Temperature

24°C

20–28°C

Dilutions

1

Form

Liquid

Characteristics

Grainmedium
Acutancemoderate
Contrastlow

Very soft, low contrast results with potential colour staining

Dilutions

stockOne-shot

Mix fresh: red wine with vitamin C and washing soda. Exact ratios vary by wine.

Shelf Life

Concentrate

Wine oxidises once opened

Working Solution

Use immediately after mixing

One-shot use only.

Often Used For

Experimental photographyArtistic/conceptual projectsNovelty purposes

Limitations & Warnings

  • Highly inconsistent results
  • Red wine can stain negatives
  • Very long development times
  • Low contrast difficult to print

Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.

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