How to Make a Photogram

A photogram is a recorded image that can be taken without a camera. It produces a negative, less detailed image. However it can usually only capture smaller objects in full size.

-1 Enlarger
-4 tubs
-1 pair of tongs
-1 photographic paper
-Any number of small objects
-Developer chemicals
-Stop bath chemicals
-Fixer chemicals
-Water
-Hanging line
-Dark room

Set up an enlarger and four different tubs along a line and pour different chemicals in them. Place your developer in the first tub a centimetre from the bottom. Pour a bit of stop bath in the second and do the same with fixer in the next one. Then fill the last on with cold water until just overflowing.

Adjust the projected light (with the red filter on) and adjust size to fit the photo paper, then place your subject items on your photographic paper

Expose the photo paper (with objects) under the enlargers white light for about 8 seconds with the timer (if you own one).

Place your image in the developer and leave it there for about 1 minute. Take it out and make sure to shake the drips off.

Place the image in the stop bath and leave it for about 30 seconds. Take it out and ensure it doesn’t drip.

Now place the image in the fixer and let it sit for 3 - 5 minutes. Take it out and once again ensure it doesn’t drip.

Place the image in the water and wait about 10 minutes. Take it out and dry it well with a squidgy.

Now hang your image and let it dry in the dark room. Leave it until its dry. After you take it down you will have your finished photogram.