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Chemicals for alternative printing

Please note that the telephone numbers are with international pre-fixes. I.e. if you dial from U.S.A you can skip the +1 in front of the number.

Australia

Science Supply
P/L Melbourne Australia
Te: 1300 857 544
Website: http://ssapl.com.au/
Email: sales@ssapl.com.au
Information confirmed December 2005

Vanbar
Online shop.
Website: vanbar.com.au
Email: sales@vanbar.com.au
Supply: Chemicals. Do not ship abroad.
Information confirmed December 2005

Austria

Lotus View Camera
Gunter & Maja Stroebele, Ernsting 73, A-5121 Ostermiething, Austria
Tel: +43 (0) 62 78 79 325-25
Email: office@lotusviewcamera.at
Website: lotusviewcamera.at
What: Kits and chemicals for cyanotype and other processes. Cameras and Accessories, Films and Papers, Digital Darkroom, Alternative Printing, Books and Magazines including the Post Factory Photography magazine. Ship internationally.
Information confirmed December 2005

Belgium

ACROS
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3, 2440 Geel
Tel: +32 14 575 211
Fax: +32 14 593 434
Email: info@acros.com
Website: www.acros.be
Supply: Chemicals, they also have offices in Germany, France, The Netherlands and United Kingdom.
Information not confirmed.

Drogisterij De Leeuw/Le Lion
Lakenstraat 64
1000 Brussel
Supplies chemicals, brushes and pigments.
Information confirmed December 2005

Permadocument / PH7
Rue des Balkans 7, B-1180 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)2 347 66 76
Email: info@permadocument.be
Website: permadocument.be
Supply: Chemicals for alternative and historic processes and information in french. Shipment all over Europe.
Information confirmed December 2005

Canada

Anachemia
Montreal, Toronto, Kirkland Lake, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver
Email: trough website
Web: anachemia.com
Supply: There is a $75 minimum order for cash sales.
Information not confirmed.

Biobar.ca
Tekniscience Inc.
2425, Edouard-Michelin, suite 200,
Terrebonne, Québec, J6X 4P2
Website: biobar.ca
Supply: General chemical supplies.
Information confirmed December 2005

Boreal Laboratories Ltd. & Northwest Scientific
399 Vansickle Road, St. Catherines, Ontario, L2S 3T4
Tel: (800) 387-9393
Website: boreal.com
Supply: General chemical supplies, ship within Canada only.
Information confirmed December 2005

Canadawide Scientific
Ottawa
Tel: 1-800-267-2362
Tel: 613-736-8178 - within USA only
Website: http://canadawide.ca/
Supply: Chemicals for alt printing.
Information confirmed August 2006

David Lewis
P.O. Box 254, Callander, Ontario, PO14 1HO
Tel: +1 705 752-3029
Supply: Chemicals for bromoil printing, inks, pigments and brushes.
No cynaotype chemicals.

Eight Elm Photo-Video
525 University Ave.,(entrance on Elm Street), Toronto, ON, M5G 2L3
Tel: +1 416 597-6638
Fax: +1 416 597-6639
Email: eightelm@eightelmphoto.com
Website: eightelmphoto.com
Supply: Chemicals
Information confirmed December 2005

Fotochem
Claire Vrana, P.O. Box 99009, Succ.Fatima, Longueuil, Quebeck, Canada J4G-2S6
Tel: (450) 646-9650
E-mail: contact@jdphotochem.com
Website: jdphotochem.com
Supply: Photoequipment and chemicals. Ship internationally.
Information confirmed December 2005

Nymoc Products Co.
24 McGee Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2K9
Tel: +1 416 465-1929
Supply: Chemicals. No web or email, but apparently knowledgable. Small quantities available. Ships daily within Canada.
Information confirmed December 2005

Germany

Fototechnik Suvatlar
Stangestr. 11, 22765 Hamburg
Tel +49(0)40 395709
No email or website.
Supply: Chemicals in small amounts.
Information confirmed December 2005

Kremer Pigmente
Website: kremer-pigmente.de
Supplies chemicals and pigments.
Information confirmed December 2005

Fine Print Studios
Klaus Pollmeier, Muhlenfeld 43, D45470 Mulheim, a/d Ruhr
Tel: +49 (0)208 431 051
Fax: +49 (0)208 433 937
Email: KPollmeier@compuserve.com
Supply: Chemicals, bromoil brushes, carbon tissue, papers and books.
Information not confirmed.

Phototec
No longer sells chemicals.

Sigma-Aldrich
Website: sigmaaldrich.com
Information confirmed December 2005

Italy

CMC chemicials
Ferrarra
North East Italy

Fotomatica
Via Quintavalle 20, 31030, Carbonera, Italia
Tel: +49 (0)422 445 017
Fax: +49 (0)422 445 080
Website: www.fotomatica.it/
Email: info@fotomatica.it
Supply: Chemicals and liquid emulsion.
Information not confirmed.

PCM chemicials product
Viale PO, 86-88
44100 Ferrara
Tel: (0532)55.104
Information confirmed December 2005

Netherlands

Boom B.V.
Radbroekerweg 20, 7942JE Meppel, Holland
Tel: +31 (0)522-268700
Email: boombv@boomlab.nl
Website: boomlab.nl
Information confirmed December 2005

Interchema Antonides-Interchema
Beukenlaan 3, 8536TK Oosterzee, The Netherlands,
Tel: +31 (0)514-564488
Email: info@antonides.com
Website: antonides.com
Sell chemicals to businesses and schools.
Information confirmed December 2005

Nationaal Fotorestauratie-Atelier
Witte de Withstraat 63, 3012 BN Rotterdam
Tel: +31 10 233 1696
Fax: +33 10 233 1965
Supply: Chemicals at reasonable prices.
Information not confirmed.

Sigma-Aldrich
Website: sigmaaldrich.com
Sell chemicals to companies and some paperwork involved.
Information confirmed December 2005

South Africa

Ace Chemicals
Website: acechem.co.za
Supply: Potassium Ferricyanide

Experilab
Website: experilab.co.za
The cyanotype kit, sold as a toy has 9.5g Ammonium Iron Citrate (brown type unfortunately, but it still works), 5g Potassium Ferricyanide, spoons and some paper.

Spain

Buenas Impresiones
Gone out of business

José Gago Perqueira
C/. Francisco Bastarreche no. 4
36900 MARIN (Pontevedra) (Spain)
Tel: 986882008
Supply premixed cyanotype emulsion.
Information confirmed December 2005

Manuel Risgo S.A.
C /. Desengaño 22
28004 MADRID (Spain)
Tel: 91-795-30-12
Website: manuelriesgo.com
Email: correo@manuelriesgo.com
Supply chemicals for cyanotypes.
Information confirmed December 2005

Vorquimica S.L.
Pz. Compostela 8
36201 VIGO (Pontevedra) (SPAIN)
Tel: 986-43-22-00
Email: vorqui@arrakis.es
Supply chemicals for cyanotypes.
Information confirmed December 2005

Sweden

VWR International
Säljare Kundtjänst, 16394 Stockholm
Tel: +46 (0)8 621 3420
Website: vwr.com
Email: info@se.vwr.com
Supplies cyanotype chemcials to registered companies only.
Information confirmed December 2005

United Kingdom

Aldrich Chemical Company Ltd
The Old Brickyard, New Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4JL
Tel: +44 (0)1747 - 822 211
Supply: Chemicals
Information not confirmed.

Firstcall Photographic Limited
Cherry Grove Rise, West Monkton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LW
Telephone: +44 (0)1823 41 3007
Website: www.firstcall-photographic.co.uk
Email: sales@firstcall-photographic.co.uk
Supply: Fotospeeds cyantoype, gum, bromoil, argyrotype kits.
Rockland blueprint kits.
Information confirmed December 2005

Fotospeed
Unit 6b, Park Lane Industrial Estate, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9LG
Tel: +44 (0)1249 714555
Email: info@fotospeed.com
Website: fotospeed.com
Supply: Distribute Mike Wares cyanotype process kit and argyrotype kit.
Information confirmed December 2005

Intaglio Printmakers
62 Southwark Bridge Road, Play House Yard, London, SE1 0AS
Tel: +44 (0)20 - 7928 2633
Supply: Gum, bromoil and paper.
Information not confirmed.

Johnson Matthey Chemicals Ltd
Orchard Road, Royston, Herts, SG8 5HE
Tel: +44 (0)1763 - 244 161
Supply: Chemicals.
Information not confirmed.

Lab3 Ltd
1 Dragon Court, Crofts End Road, Bristol, BS5 7XX, Bristol
Tel: +44 (0)870 444 555 3
Supply: Chemicals and darkroom equipment, minimum order 25 pounds.
Information not confirmed.

L. Cornelissen & Son
105 Great Russel Street, London, WC1B 3RY
Tel: +44 (0)20 - 7636 1045
Email: info@cornelissen.co.uk
Website: cornelissen.com
Supply: Beautiful shop sellling pigments, paint, papers, brushes and gum.
Information confirmed December 2005

Process Supplies
13-25 Mount Pleasant, London, WC1X 0AA
Tel: +44 (0)207 837 2179
Email: On website
Website: process-supplies.co.uk
Supply: Have a few chemicals, such as Ammonium Ferric Citrate.
Information not confirmed.

Rayco Chemical Compay Ltd
No longer in business.

Retro Photographic Ltd
Wanstead
Alchester Road
Chesterton
OX26 1UN
Tel: +44 (0)1869 240345
Email: info@retrophotographic.com
Website: retrophotographic.com
Supplies chemicals for cyanotype, salt, albumen and other processes also film and paper.
Information confirmed December 2005

Silverprint Ltd
12 Valentine Place, London, SE1 8QH.
Tel: +44 (0)20 - 7620 0844
Fax: +44 (0)20 - 7620 0129
Website: silverprint.co.uk
Supply: Stock cyanotype and other chemicals and ready made kits for conventional as well as historical processes. Also speciality paper.
Information confirmed December 2005

SW Scientific
Now called Lab3 Ltd

Vignette
Email: lawless@vignette.freeserve.co.uk
Supply: Alt chemicals to order.
Information not confirmed.

U.S.A.

ACROS Organics
711 Forbes Avanue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tel: (800) 227-6701 - within U.S.A only
Fax: (800) 248-3079 - within U.S.A only
Email:
Supply: Chemicals.
Information not confirmed.

Altphotosource
Utah, USA
Website: altphotosource.com
Email: sales@altphotosource.com
Supply ready to use, Wet Plate Collodion Kits for both positive and negative images (Ambrotypes, Ferrotypes/Tintypes and Negatives for POP) and individual chemicals. Black glass, clear glass, tin and aluminum for making wet plate.
Information confirmed December 2005

Artcraft Chemicals Inc.
PO Box 583, Schenectady, NY 12301
Tel: (800) 682 1730 - within U.S.A only
Email: through website
Website: artcraftchemicals.com
Supply: Photographic chemicals for argyrotype, Cyanotype II process and the Ware print-out platinum/palladium processes at reasonable prices. Will also make kits to order.
Information confirmed December 2005

Blue Sunprints
23630 107th Avenue S.W., Vashon, Island, WA. 98070 USA
Tel: 1-206-463-4028
Email: info@bluesunprints.com
Website: bluesunprints.com
Supply: Pre-treated cyanotype watercolor paper, cotton sheeting and silk by the yard. All materials are pre-coated and ready for printing. Treat 100% natural fiber paper and fabric in varried sizes. All materials are non-toxic and archival. Pre-cut cotton squares available in small packs for teaching all ages. Custom sizes available.
Information confirmed February 2006

Blueprints On Fabric
20504 81st. Ave. SW, Vashon Island, WA 98070
Tel: (800) 631-3369 - within U.S.A only
1-206-463-3369 - for interenational callers
Email: linda@blueprintsonfabric.com
blueprintsonfabric.com
Supply: Pre-coated 100% natural fiber cotton and silk fabric for cyanotype, pieces and yardage, T-shirts and scarves. Pre-washed, hand-treated and individually packaged in a UV protective bag. Custom orders are Information confirmed December 2005

Bostick & Sullivan Inc
PO Box 16639, Santa Fe, NM 87506-6639
Tel: +1 505 474 0890
Fax: +1 505 474 2857
Email: richsul@roadrunner.com
Website: bostick-sullivan.com
Supply: Chemicals for platinum and palladium and other processes, bromoil paper and brushes, ready made cyanotype kits. Also some reprints of out of print books.
Information confirmed December 2005

Bryant Laboratory, Inc
Closed down.

Calumet Photographic
890 Supreme Drive, Bensenville, IL 60106
Tel: +1 708 860-7458 or (800) 225-8638 - within U.S.A only
Email: custserv@calumetphoto.com
Website: calumetphoto.com
Supply: Camera and darkroom supplies and gelatin and glass filters. Also kits for argyrotype and cyanotype II and cyanotype chemicals. Can ship internationally, although buyer is responsible for charges.
Information confirmed December 2005

D.F. Goldsmith Chemical & Metal Corporation
909 Pitner Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
Tel: +1 708 868-7800
Email: goldchem@aol.com
Website: dfgoldsmith.com
Supply: Precious metals, such as silver nitrate and gold chloride.
Information confirmed December 2005

Engelhard Co
101 Wood Avenue, Iselin, NJ 08830
Tel +1 908 205 6268
Email: info@engelhard.com
Website: engelhard.com
Supply: Chemicals
Information not confirmed.

Evercolor Corporation
5145 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 140, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Tel: 800-533-5050
Email: evercolor@aol.com
Supply:Chemicals.
Information not confirmed.

Fisher Scientific
52 Fadem Road, Springfield, NJ 07081
Tel: (800) 766-7000 - within U.S.A only
Website: www.fischersci.ca
Information not confirmed.

Freestyle Sales Company
5124 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca 90027
Tel: (800) 292-6137 - within U.S.A only or +1 323 660-3460 (U.S. and International)
Fax: (800) 616-3686 - within U.S.A only or +1 323 660-4885
Email: via website
Website: freestylephoto.biz
Supply: Ready made kits and chemicals.
Information confirmed December 2005

Gallery 614
0350 C.R. 20, Corunna, IN 46730
Tel: +1 219 281-2752
Fax: +1 219 281-2605
Supply: Specializes in the carbon process and has prozen, commericially made carbon tissue still in stock.
Information not confirmed.

MostlyMetals
US - but with international shipping.
Email: orders@mostlymetals.com
Website: mostlymetals.com
Supply: Precious Metal Salts Buyers Club
Discount Palladium, Platinum and Gold Chemistry (crystals, ACS reagent grade pure). Buyers combine orders on a monthly basis for bulk prices. International shipping available. Email for newsletter to join. No fee.

Luminos
Have gone out of business!

Photo Warehouse
Photo Warehouse, 120 Bernoulli Circle, Oxnard CA 93030
Tel: (800) 922 5484 - within U.S.A only
Email: phware5484@aol.com
Supply: They have rolls or sheets and cut them to size for your specified needs. One user says "Their prices are excellent, delivery free and quick and they now handle a lot of ink jet stuff".
Information not confirmed.

Photographers Formulary Inc
PO Box 950, Condon, MT 59826
Tel: +1 406 754-2891 or (800) 922 5255 - within U.S.A only
Fax: +1 406 754 2896
Email: formulary@blackfoot.net
photoformulary.com
Supply: Chemistry-sold in bulk, as well kit form. All kits come with instruction sheets on storage and use.
Information confirmed December 2005

Rockland Colloid
PO Box 376, Piermont, NY 10968
Tel: +1 845 359-5559
Fax: +1 845 365-6663
Email: info@rockaloid.com
Website: rockaloid.com
Supply: Liquid light emulsion, projection-speed emulsion for canvas and wood, toners and sensitizers. Cyanotype kit.
Information confirmed December 2005

Sargent-Welsh
P.O. Box 5229, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-5229
Tel: 1-800-727-4368
Email: sarwel@sargentwelch.com
Website: sargentwelch.com
Information not confirmed.

Solargraphics
PO Box 7091P, Berkeley, California, 94707
Tel: +1 415 525 1776
Supply: Stock cyanotype and other chemicals and ready made kits.
Information not confirmed.

Spectrum Chemical Corp.
14422 S San Pedro Street, Gardena, CA 90248-2027
New Jersey Office:
755 Jersey Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901-3605
Telephone: 1.800.813.1514 (Toll Free United States)
310.516.8000 (Internationally)
Email: sales@spectrumchemical.com
Website: www.spectrumchemical.com
Supplies chemicals.
Information not confirmed.

Tri-Ess Sciences
Business closed.

Ward's Natural Science Establishment, Inc.
5100 West Henrietta Road, P.O. Box 92912, Rochester, NY 14692-9012
Tel: 800-962-2660 (free in the USA)
Tel: 585-359-2502
Email: customer_service@wardsci.com
Website: wardsci.com
Information not confirmed.

 

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