Test 2 Fuji Polariod Lifts - Final Integrated Assignment

With the change in direction came an opportunity to test an alternative process that I would not have considered for the Supersitions project. One such process is the fuji instant film (polariod) lift. Fuji produce a fantastic product  (Fuji FP 100C) for large format photographers for the use of obtaining a preview of the subject before committing to film. A bit like the digital preview on the  back of a DSLR.  However, there are three things you can do with this film other than obtaining a preview. The first is cleaning the negative part of the product with bleach to process  a normal colour neg.  The second is a Fuji transfer, by peeling apart the two elements of the procces before they have time to transfer, and substituting water colour paper for the substrate. The third is the fuji lift:




The first part of the process is to expose the film as normal. Follow the instruction on the pack and pull the film out of the holder in one movement. Allow for the allotted time before pulling apart. Let the image completely dry before using.


Stage One.


Trim around the image leaving the desired amount of boarder.

Stage Two.

Boil a kettle and fill a tray with the boiled water. Put the image face up but ensure it is fully submerged. Leave the image for 3 to 5 minutes. Small bubbles will appear on the emulsion. This is the time when you can lift the emulsion from the original substrate.

                                     

Stage Three.

Place a sheet of glass in a tray of cold water. Transfer the emulsion with tongs to the glass plate. Gently manouver the emulsion off the plate  until unravelled or desired effect.

Stage Four.

On a a piece of water colour paper spread a thin coat of gloss gel medium to take the emulsion. Stretch out the emulsion to the desired effect and wipe any excess gel off with a paper towel. Allow to dry.

The finished image: