John will let you camp either in your own tent, or in one of his Teepees or Tents on the property. I would recommend the tintype, ambro, and albumen course. He has it down to a simple straightforward process that is easier once you've done it. Can't learn it all from the books. Wayne
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I posted some photos of the Jamboree on John Coffers website, its a link to the Nikon Picturetown page. You can view it as a slide show, and if you download and print the Stereo pic, you can view with a stereo viewer (although I should have made the shot closer for better effect). I had a great time, and met some old friends and new folks there Wayne
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Chemsavers will sell ether and cyanide, although they stated recently they will stop stocking the cyanide, they will still obtain it and fill orders in the future. It's expensive to ship, even with free shipping since its about $25 to package it, and UPS charges $25 hazmat handling fee. Last time I ordered some, it was $100 for 500 grams, plus the $50. Since then, I have stocked up at John Cof
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This was my first Coffer Jamboree. I had finished my darkbox the night before and had never used it until I got there, but it worked OK. Met a lot of great people, and wish I had gone before. Learned a lot, so I can incorporate some of the other folks ideas. Eddie Gunks was there with a lot of lenses, and a keg of beer. Mike Jacobson really put on a feast. Eddie loaned me a plate holder whe
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That shot came out great. By the way, I liked using one of your cameras at John Coffers class last spring, really nicely made, and although there were other larger cameras to use, I found myself drawn to yours. Wayne
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Found this in the news today. Tragic, combined with the usual public reaction; Wayne If the link doesn't work, just google the "Boston Herald", they tend to sensationalize, and the Boston Globe has a more muted article.
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By "over there" meaning "Q"? I don't know a lot, especially wet plate (still in the learning process, although past the "50 plate" right of passage) but I am amazed that even on the minor stuff that I am proficient in, there are still many of the posts that are inaccurate, and often there are opposing points of view, so they can't all be right! This forum seems to be tied to the historical,
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We can't get grain alcohol in New Hampshire either, and cannot have it shipped in. I hear that Conn. still has it available. "Road Trip" Wayne
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