Polaroid transfers move dye from the color negative to another substrate,
usually watercolor papers like Arches. You may be able to use the ortho
like a dye matrix film to soak up dye and then subsequently move the dye to
another substrate but that would require three images in three colors to get
a full color transfer and registration pins to get all the images in
register. I'll be fascinated to hear about your results, sounds like fun.

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> I was just wondering if it is possible to get emulsion off film and use it
> to make transfers of any sort. I've got access to some very cheap ortho film
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> CB
> I was just wondering if it is possible to get emulsion off film and use
> it to make transfers of any sort. I've got access to some very cheap
> ortho film in huge sheets, so it would work out far cheaper than using
> polaroid.
To stip an "emulsion" from a glass plate, the emulsion must be hardened
first. Perhaps modern film emulsions are sufficiently hardened already, or
a hardening fixing bath may suffice.
Cut through the emulsion all the way to the glass near the edge with a
scalpel or razor blade. Soak in a 1% solution of hydroflouric acid that
will dissolve the glass slightly, freeing the emulsion from it. I am not
sure if this would work with plastic bases.
Another approach is to soak the negative in the following bath for at
least 1/2 hour:
Sodium carbonate, anhydrous 30 to 40 gram
Formalin 50 ml
Glycerine 10 ml
Water to 1 litre
After soaking, blot of the surface without rinsing and let dry completely.
If the emulsion then does not peel off easily, place it in a 5% solution
of hydrochloric acid. The effervescence should detach it.
A final method might be to soak the negaiver for 10 to 15 minutes in a
saturated solution of potassium carbonate to which 5% of potassium
hydroxide has been dissolved. Dry the negative between blotters, polish
with a soft cloth, and cut around the part required. Lift from one corner
with a pen knife.
You might also consider starting with a film intended for stripping, if
there are any made anymore.

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Captain Blammo - 25 Feb 2005 00:18 GMT
Marvellous, thanks for the advice. I'll give it a try!
CB
> > I was just wondering if it is possible to get emulsion off film and use
> > it to make transfers of any sort. I've got access to some very cheap
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> You might also consider starting with a film intended for stripping, if
> there are any made anymore.