Developer · Black and white
DIY/Homemade Wine Developer
AvailableB&WLiquid Concentrate
Also known as: Red Wine Developer, Wineol
Experimental developer from red wine, washing soda and vitamin C. The caffenol.org source (Wineol) tested it on printing paper, reporting a brownish, violet toning, and gives no development times, temperature or film results.
- Type
- Liquid
- Process
- B&W
- Temperature
- 24°C
- Dilutions
- 1
- Shelf life
- Not stated by the source
20–28°C (68–82°F)
concentrate
Dilutions
| Ratio | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| stock | One-shot | Recipe as published: 400 ml red wine, 40 g washing soda, 10 g vitamin C. The source gives no times or temperature. |
Shelf life
- Concentrate
- Not stated by the source
- Working Solution
- Not stated by the source
One-shot use only.
Often used for
Experimental photographyToning effects on paper
Limitations & warnings
- Source shows it on photographic paper, not film
- No times or temperature published
Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.