a brief guide on how to make film soup
Firstly, this is not a tasty recipe to try for the cool autumn months (we seriously advise not slurping this down) but is instead a rad new way to experiment with film rolls that you reckon deserve an extra bit of zhuzh. Film soup is super-easy to make, and you might not even need to pop down to the shops depending on what you have lying around the house. We've written a quick guide to help get started and make sure to check out this rad video for a closer look at what the process entails.
STEP ONE
Get out there and take some lovely snaps with your trusty film camera! Our film stock recommendations include Kodak Gold 200 and Fujifilm 200.
STEP TWO
After you’ve filled up your roll, grab a small saucepan and bring water to the boil. Also, start thinking about what sort of liquid you want to dip your film into. A few examples include lemon juice, vinegar, wine, tea, coffee, soy sauce, dishwashing liquid and salt water, but don’t be afraid to cook up your own unique mix and add a bunch together – remember, there’s no wrong way to make film soup! This will help add grain, colour, bleach and other random effects to your pictures. Mix the boiling water and your liquid(s) of choice together.
STEP THREE
Soak your film (make sure it’s fully covered) into the mixture for as short as fifteen minutes to as long as two days, before rising it under cold water for at least one minute. Put it aside and wait for it to fully dry, which is usually about a week.
STEP FOUR
Send it off to your local film shop to get it developed. Make sure to research what photography labs accept soup-soaked rolls before you send them in since some folk might not want to develop these soupy snaps. If you happen to have multiple rolls, we also recommend labelling them with whatever concoction you dipped them in so you know the effects of each.
STEP FIVE
Enjoy your photos and post them everywhere so we can all be impressed with your ace skills!
We hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial on how to make film soup. If you’re keen on learning more about film photography, we recommend checking out this beginner’s guide on how to shoot or this tutorial on building a darkroom at home.
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