POLAROID Emulsion LIFT - Photos floating in water

[@ADHDMastery]

Wow! I was mesmerised watching that. I had no idea you could do that with polaroids. I've bought my first polaroid camera thanks to your inspiration. Thanks dude!

[@AnalogThings]

+The Lone Ponderer Thanks

[@vitall7871]

@@AnalogThings , I’ve got just a question for you…if you make a scan of the film, how big you will be able to print out with decent quality? Just wondering…

[@jessicajae7777]

@@vitall7871 did you ever figure it out?

[@UnshakableResolve]

The way the image floats around and the music in the background makes this video as artistic as the technique itself. The hippie inside me is wide awake now..

[@R.y.t.u.a.l]

I was digging around my parents basement just tonight, and had unearthed my Great Grandpas SX-70 with it's original case; Since it was passed down to my father, I had completely forgotten about it. With no idea of how to use it, I found myself watching your videos! And I haven't been able to stop watching yet! Thanks kindly for all the uploads and inspiration. Hail from Canada

[@FoxOnFilm]

That's ace, however I was so worried it was going to break when you handled in the water! Now I need a polaroid camera! Great vid

[@buyaport]

Very nice. The best video on emulsion lifts with current Polaroid films! (Older videos explaining emulsion lifts on obsolete Fuji films cannot be directly applied for this purpose). What I learned: - Apparently it is best to use a photograph that is not older than 3 hours. Older pictures will work, but it it is much more difficult to separate the picture from the white chemical layer. - Using a large tray helps very much (like a 30x40 cm delvelopment tray). Smaller trays make it much more difficult to slip the paper underneath. In a larger tray the water will cool much faster when you pour it in, though! - Using 2 very soft brushes helps (hair bristles work better than plastic bristles). - Cold pressed watercolour paper is grainier than hot pressed paper. This gives the final picture a nicer, more 3-D like structure.

[@melody3741]

Everytime I see it curl up I'm CERTAIN its unrecoverable. I love watching you work with something so delicate

[@PedroSoaresLou]

THIS IS BRILLIANT art at its best, thank you so much

[@AnalogThings]

+Pedro Lourenço Thanks Pedro!

[@ladyghirahim5418]

We learned how to do this in my Alternative Photo Processes class this semester, except it was with the Fujifilm FP-100c film (we also did polaroid transfers with that film like you made a video about). It’s so awesome that emulsion lifts can be done without peel-apart film!!

[@melody3741]

Bro why did you use FP-100c for that 😭😭

[@ladyghirahim5418]

@@melody3741 idk man, that’s what the professor provided haha

[@mellbelle81]

This is amazing! I was a photography student and loved making Polaroid image transfers but I was told that it was not possible with that kind of film!! I’m so happy I can try this!

[@zenofhen3255]

Is that milky layer glue that holds the emulsion to the transparent frame? Has anyone else had the experience when working with a fresh color print of the emulsion sticking to the developer side rather than the transparent side of the split print? When it does this, it lifts extremely easily and there is no milky layer; it apparently stays with the transparent frame. Much easier and cleaner to lift when this happens, though they do tend to rip at the base, with just a little of the emulsion sticking to the transparent frame on the chunky end. Thanks for this helpful tutorial.

[@prosperpianos]

I’ve had this experience a lot and it’s super frustrating! Like you said, sometimes it’ll stick to the clear Mylar and sometimes it’ll stick to the photo itself but more times than not it doesn’t separate easily like he shows in this video it just stays attached and in some rare cases if I put the sticky side up on the paper I can actually brush it off more often than not just rip and I have to start over

[@kartucre]

Amazing tutorial and a very cool technique, but in the minute @3:53 the image was bigger than standard polaroid size, how do you that? Saludos from México!

[@dorotheebroeckelmann2635]

Thank you, this is absolutely gorgeous! I learned about this technique back in my college experimental photo class in California in the 90´s and I am so glad I got back to it now! How did you do the big print though in the intro?

[@rhettsimkins7122]

I learned how to do this 19 years ago in high school photography class. This was a great and inspiring reminder!

[@KoalaMeatPie]

The Best and most comprehensive emulsion lift video I have seen.

[@AnalogThings]

Thanks

[@Giorgos-k3p]

Nice work! The first image that you show (the black and white one with the musician) seems pretty big to be a polaroid. What was it? Did you scan the original polaroid with the emulsion lifted and printed it on a large paper?

[@gigik6525]

Absolutely GORGEOUS! I have to try this for my A Level Art project

[@bakeee]

very very cool video! i couldnt take my eyes off the way the layers fell off and how everything flowed.

[@orlamdc]

Great video. I would love to know how you made the large Emulsion Lift of the lady which you showed at the beginning...or is that an inkjet printed enlargement of the original Polaroid size?

[@natural.integrators]

I'm so in love with this technique!! it's def a way for me to integrate my crafting cravings and photography! love u thank you

[@mrcook9721]

Very cool. I just got my first Polaroid camera and look forward to experimenting like this.

[@robkennedyphotography1766]

Fantastic process. Much respect, I don’t think I’d have the patience, or the deft touch, for this 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@AnalogThings]

just try it i'm sure you will have alot of fun with it

[@provision1130]

first polaroid lift video that actually made me want to attempt it! looking forward to future vids, thanks bro!

[@HUSHMONEYBAND]

how did you achieve that bright background in the water while you were doing the emulsion lift? gorgeous! Is it a glass dish of water on top of a light source?

[@bodudas8346]

Help !!! I am trapped in a prison of my own making.... I am a prisoner in SLR photography. I bought a Polaroid and thanks to you I can now escape into a new reality in photography.... you have a very wonderful KZbin channel -- - -- thank you for all the information --- Bo

[@mackenziekaskie5358]

Absolutely beautiful technique! I'm honestly quite surprised at how much you can manipulate the image and do it over again!

[@bvybvy]

PLEASE show us how you do an 8x10 color lift with the new Polaroid Originals film. Thank you!

[@AnalogThings]

+Brian Y if PO will give me a test pack of film i will ;)

[@jessicajae7777]

I sit here yelling ' leave it leave it' because it's good and people keep messing with it. You're not the only one

[@pictor125]

I have had luck with lifting onto smooth surfaces where the emulsion will usually stretch and crack. In order to get it to stick and not shrink I sprayed it down with a satin spray sealant before the emulsion dried to the point it started to stretch and crack. I am not sure how this will effect the image in the long term but so far the ones I have done have had no issues in the last year and a half.

[@homeroruiz7283]

Just amazing!! You give me a reason to buy a Polaroid! Incredible channel! Thumbs up!

[@jeandaubas3252]

Very clear instructions and excellent video. Just one question (maybe I missed some of your words) : what is the maximum time allowed between image development and starting emulsion lift? Is it possible to transfer emulsion from old Poland prints? Photographic cheers from France, Jean

[@AnalogThings]

+Jean Daubas Thanks Jean, some people also do it with images as old as 6 month but i never got good results with these old images. The best is to make a transparency in the first hour after you took the image and i would do the lift max. 12-24 hours later, but the sooner the better results i got. cheers marco

[@JodiCapree]

Amazing! I just purchased a polaroid camera and I can not wait to try this method! I plan on using a piece of wood and probably adding gold acrylic to the edges... I think lol!!! But, GREAT and very informative video! Please keep them coming!

[@AnalogThings]

+Bre Capree watch out with wood that it doesn't destroy your image when drying, on wood i would always use some kind of coating to protect it

[@waynesimon2963]

WOW.... Nicely done and great touch. I know it's 2019 but a nice find for me...

[@AnalogThings]

thanks

[@asafeee]

Hey! I love the video but have a question, this technique works with I-Type film?? or just for vintage?

[@shellandshilo]

Thats amazing like magic thank you first time seen great video easy watching

[@stephaneg]

Man! You just changed my creative life! Thank you !!!

[@ryoheiaoki914]

I saw the first one bigger than your portrait. That image also came from polaroid or not?

[@lopeznotplato]

That one is from an 8x10 Polaroid

[@nazahamed5860]

can i do the same process using Instax films? amazing technique 👍👍👍

[@ByNicola]

Your image looks so sharp. Which polaroid camera are you using? Mine don't seem to come out as sharp. I have a polaroid one 600.

[@pishangemas]

OMG SO COOL def gonna try this. plus youre a great teacher and the vid quality was so good! thank you!

[@ectodysplasin]

Hello! Thanks so much for a super well done tutorial for this technique! I have tried many times and there is one step that has become endlessly frustrating and was hoping to get some tips about. It’s the step where you remove that thin “milky” layer that is between the clear mylar piece and the actual emulsion. In your video you manage to effortlessly pull these two layers apart and the milky layer stays in one piece. When I try to do this, that layer comes apart and breaks off in tiny pieces. It ends up taking an incredibly long time to remove and the emulsion inevitably ends up tearing. I notice when I do it, that milky layer forms many bubbles and the entire thing never wants to come off in one go. I have also watched many many other tutorials and read articles and yours is the only video that even mentions this layer! It is possible to ignore the layer and mount the emulsion without removing it but the results are not nearly as nice. If you have any additional tips or advice on how to do this, I would really appreciate it! Thank you again for your wonderful videos.

[@susanpmacgill]

Did you get an answer to this? I cannot remove the milky layer either

[@lucachristian1359]

You ever find answer to milky layer removal

[@marissasuperstar]

Totally going to try this. Loving all the videos.

[@vincianesitges5231]

This video is really huge! thanks a lot for sharing the technic !

[@AnalogThings]

hope you enjoy the process

[@judymboyle]

Thanks for this video, I've wanted to learn how to make an emulsion lift. Looks like a project for this weekend :)

[@AnalogThings]

+Judy Boyle Hope everything works out and if you have any questions, just drop me a line.

[@judymboyle]

Analog Things I do have a quick question - Does the finished emulsion lift require any treatment to preserve it?

[@AnalogThings]

+Judy Boyle well, i dont do anything and my oldest lift is around 4 years and still looks good with good storage. you could put some varnish over it and there should be no problem for even longer lifetime

[@1Mariachi]

Great watching that. Thank you for your passion.

[@camilaferreira9061]

This is amazing! Will it work on older pictures or only on fresh ones? Thank you!

[@colinwatkins5321]

Very informative no waffle and I'm going to have a go at this for sure. Many thanks.

[@tiffanystarling6749]

but, what about the first photo you shew us at 0:05 ? it is big, how could you make an emuslsion lift so big from a little polaroid ?

[@judymboyle]

Oh, and thanks to one of your previous videos, I've reskinned my Polaroid SX-70 Sonar and it looks great!

[@AnalogThings]

+Judy Boyle Thats great Judy, what color did you chose for the new skin?

[@judymboyle]

I was going to choose a bright color, but decided to go with classic black like the original. I have another SX-70 coming that needs a new skin, so I might go with a blingy yellow or red with that one :)

[@ansgarwalter4951]

I would really like to know how to correctly handle the picture in the drying process. Do i put something on it? I think that would destroy it again

[@bettywatson4008]

this was tremendously helpful. thank you so very much for taking the time to make this tutorial.

[@spudric6683]

Have you noticed any differences with the type of film that you use? For instance, I’m using 600 but I also have an SX 70 and was wondering if there’s any differences in how you would do the process

[@MarziehMMiri]

Great video! How come your cover photo image is so large? That can't be a Polaroid. Right? I want that size!

[@quitethecontrary1846]

wouldnt you have to seal the picture after so it doesnt fade over time? maybe with a clearcoat or something lie that...

[@meghanalexander1994]

Dude, I absolutely LOVE your channel!! You are so informative, share super unique ideas, and are a total pleasure to watch. I'm so happy to have found your videos. My Sun 600 SE has been collecting dust on my shelf, but you just inspired me to bring it back into action.

[@AnalogThings]

ohhhh thats so great! you made my dax with that!

[@afrocubanita1969]

BRAVO! Very Cool..........I will like to try.

[@AnalogThings]

+afrocubanita1969 Cool, hope you get some nice ones.

[@flamgurlrox101]

this is incredible!!! I​ have a question! does the photo come off if you put the paper back in the water after it has dried? Just asking because I want to know if its possible to do multiple lifts at different times on the same paper!

[@AnalogThings]

hey, yes it would lift again but if its dry for a long time it could be that the image rips apart

[@Georgie-ok5mw]

great video, thank you! how can you enlarge the image?

[@MarziehMMiri]

Great video! How come your cover photo image is so large? That can't be a Polaroid. Right? I want that size! Pleaaase tell me!

[@nataliatisakri1584]

This is mind blowing!

[@Corrupted-file]

This video is so old. I can finally thank KZbin for a recommendation.... THIS TIME!

[@fly2009able]

Is this acryl paper that you're using to lift the polaroid from the hot water?

[@yosefz8751]

This technique looks really cool just to clarify is it just water in the tank that u work in

[@AnalogThings]

yes

[@android61242]

Thank you for the clear video. Cheers m8.

[@AnalogThings]

+Bob Builder hope you could use it.

[@michaelwoods8451]

Magnificent! What water temp is used? Can you do with older Polaroid images processed years ago?

[@giulias.5104]

I like you! New subscriber. Thank you for this tutorial. Amazing 8x10 shot!

[@Iktobar]

That´s really cool dude! Well done. I would really like to try it. I would probably rip the first 100 pics :D ! Also props to your music choice :)

[@AnalogThings]

Well dont ask how often i was standing in front of an 8x10 that just ripped in the middle ;) and thanks.

[@Katt_itude]

I know this vid was super forever ago, but how did you get such a giant Polaroid in your portrait emulsion example you show?

[@marcilorenabayona9683]

This amaizing, I will do that!, Thanks :)

[@1205juergen]

Very cool ideas .... thanks for uploading

[@manuelf.lozanodiaz3495]

Wow this is marvelous. Superb. Is there any way you could do a magnification with this very process ?

[@AnalogThings]

hey manuel, what do you mean with magnification, can you explain abit more what you are aiming todo?

[@zeluisbelo]

This is a great tutorial, thanks! Can you use this technique with old polaroids or only freshly taken ones?

[@AnalogThings]

+luís belo Thanks. Sometimes it works with old ones but you need really hot water and most of the times the film is already to dry and will rip in the middle and on multiple places. I would suggest using fresh shot photos.

[@zeluisbelo]

Makes sense! but since I don't really know how much time it gets the film to dry, are you talking hours, days, a week?

[@AnalogThings]

Everything more then a few hours gets tricky, everyhing longer as a week is possible but with a higher failure rate, and everything above that is just luck ;)

[@KonradSarnowski]

I was successfully transfering color polaroids from IP as old as 5 months, but monochrome is way trickier - yesterday tried one (IP) and it didn't even "open" correctly after a few hours (5+), also I was unable to remove this gelatin layer. And don;t even try duochromes - they have completely different design inside... :P

[@AnalogThings]

+Konrad Sarnowski What they do with duochrome is they take the color film and just leave out the other colored layers ;)

[@ederperoza]

Nice Bro! this technique can be used in the photos of the one step + ?

[@finch0seven]

Really cool videos man, A+ quality

[@bertHarbinson]

Great video! Did you notice any differences between impossible and polaroid originals film? The lift always worked out well with impossible color film, even when developed month ago, but with originals color film I have issues even with 1 day old images.

[@AnalogThings]

+bertHarbinson Yes, i find the new PO color film to be really fragile and sticky, still working on how to handle it the best way.

[@paraveterinary]

I have exactly the same problem. The gelatine is not seperating. Has anyone found a solution in these 4 years? 😊

[@Teckardable]

Amazing video 👍🏻

[@ArteagaProductions]

freaking sweet! can the same procedure be done and put it in glass or piece of wood?

[@AnalogThings]

both is possible but you need to varnish it, if not they will rip apart with time

[@EasyZionWeddingcom]

I love these! I have made some ( 9 ! ) so far . I just love the process. ~Amanda

[@AnalogThings]

oh nice, keep going

[@xpez9694]

@ 8:30 siamese fighting fish @ 9:46 glimpse of C Manson. :O jk LOL nice video!

[@leon_tp3447]

This is awesome! Thank you for the tutorial!!

[@joonamato]

WHAT is that first gigantic polaroid of Mirel Wagner? Was it shot on a bigger camera?

[@trialsbikeguy]

This is all good but please advise process for a Polaroid from the 70s.

[@anderswitt7374]

Loved the video! sooo great!

[@AnalogThings]

+Anders Witt Thanks!

[@chloetry206]

Can I ask how you lit the water bath you made? It's nice lighting and I want to make a similar video. Did you light from underneath? Just wondering! Thank you!

[@AnalogThings]

yes, i build a acryl tank and my lighttable was below and one softbox from above

[@mitchellhughes5180]

Wow, that was awesome! I thought you could only do that with pack/sheet film. How the Hell did people figure this out? Never in a million years would I come up with that.☹️

[@rootsofafrika]

This is so amazing, thank you 🙏🏾

[@ivainmartinossi7529]

Hi! Great video l really enjoy the technique. I have watched several videos on this and you are the one that explains best. I have one question: you are the only one to mention the white gelatine layer (which seems to be only on b&w films?) and how to remove it. But l struggle with that part. I can remove parts of it but it never comes off as a whole layer. Any tips regarding water temperature or the freshness of the film to achieve this? Cheers!

[@AnalogThings]

you are not the only one to struggle with that, i have problems with that myself when i'm not at studio conditions. it's a fine combination of temperature, should be around 30°C and timing, just shortly after it is finished developing, about 15min after you shot the image.

[@Markybug-Keira-Cody]

As above , haven’t been aware of the gelatine ? Is it BW only? I have only lifted colour polaroids so far.

[@AnalogThings]

it also exists on the coloe film but the layer structure is different so it fuses with the rest of the layers

[@guarinday69]

How did you achieve the big size B&W lift, just from a polaroid sized image?

[@mazalreiblat2413]

its great! can i do it with instax mini 8 fujifilm photo?

[@carolynizaguirre5877]

I have just discovered emulsion and emulsion lifts and I find it to be so intriguing! Can someone recommend some cameras I can use to make these? I know they don't work with Instax cameras. Thank you!

[@AnalogThings]

you can take a look at the onestep cameras from polaroid originals, there will be a video about the new one next week

[@48Minutes]

awesome video. How did you make the larger lift? Thanks

[@AnalogThings]

thats done with an 8x10" polaroid

[@annechien-metta]

Can you use this one for polaroid lifting? Everything Box Polaroid Lab

[@deanokken8960]

Thank you for this cool tutorial! Now I can get more out of my cameras.. But it makes me wonder, can I add a picture to paper that's already got a lift on it? Or will the other one become soft and float away again if it touches water?

[@continentaljourney]

Thank you so much! I learned this technique in my experimental photography class 20+ years ago and always wanted to do it again. Very helpful video, great refresher! My question to you is, what camera/printer/film/paper did you use for the large format image (young woman w/guitar, in the Robert Johnson pose)? All the best from Los Angeles, Alyssa

[@phantaskitten]

I would love to know as well! Looks like an 8x10?

[@gcalvinisti]

id like to know also.

[@JaredAufrichtig]

Cool video and thank you for the info

[@catarinacosta887]

Great videos! Does this work for those "peel-off" instant photos?

[@AnalogThings]

+Catarina Costa if you are talking about typ100 film, yes but it's a bit different and depends on which film exactly

[@ArturoSanchez-fn5bk]

Just awesome 😍👍🏻

[@matthewpsyllos8278]

You got such a clean separation. I keep ending up with lots of developer on the back of my emulsion, even though I am going quite slowly. Is it because I am trying with images that I shot over a year ago? I read that fresher images will separate more easily. I also had an easier time with Impossible Project film than the new Polaroid Originals. Especially color. Thanks for the tutorials, love your channel!

[@joaon4670]

Amazing. Is it possible with the new Polaroid films? 600 type, i-type or Spectra ?

[@AnalogThings]

it gets harder and harder with the newer generations

[@joaon4670]

Analog Things i used to do with 669. And latter with Fuji fp100. Só now what type of film would you recomend?

[@damoclesormani5064]

Hi, how can you separate the white part so perfectly? Everytime I tried the white component stays on the part to put in the water, and removing it can damage the picture

[@Fiddler4mySavior]

That’s so cool!