Things You'll Need:
- Fully functional darkroom
- Square-bottomed plastic bins (four)
- Water
- Pair of tongs
- Photo developer solution
- Fixer solution for film
- Safe light
- Computer scanner
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Step 1
Fill the first pan with developer solution. Follow all directions on the package when preparing the chemical. Fill the second pan with 1 inch of water. Fill the third pan with the fixer solution. Fill the last pan with 1 inch of water. If you have a safe light, you can turn it on. If you don't have a safe light, you will have to remove the film from your pinhole camera in complete darkness to avoid damaging the film.
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Step 2
Remove the film from your pinhole camera. Place the film into the first pan. Move the pan around slowly for 1 minute so the film is completely covered. Using tongs, remove the film and place it in the second pan. Move the second pan for 10 seconds to remove any chemical residue.
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Step 3
Remove the film and place it in the third pan. Move the pan around slowly for 1 minute. Turn on the lights to view the negative. Place the film in the last container for 10 seconds to remove any residue left by the chemicals.
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Step 4
Allow the negative to dry before handling it. Now that you have a negative, you will be able to make copies of your picture for personal or professional use.
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Step 5
Scan your negative to your computer so you can make copies of your picture. Print copies using a high-resolution picture printer. You can also send the uploaded copy to any photo print store to make additional copies.
