Silver plating kit for glass

Description

Chemical silvering of glass by the silver mirror reaction: the solution is applied to the surface and silver deposits as a dense mirror layer, with no electricity and no vacuum.

What it is for in photography

Mirrors for home-built cameras and enlargers, restoring old optics, and striking work in the alternative processes — silvered glass is used as a support for collodion, giving a tintype on a mirrored base.

What it needs

A spotlessly clean, degreased surface is the essential condition; it decides whether the layer goes down evenly or in patches. The solutions are mixed immediately before use and applied at once.

Questions and answers

Any precautions?

Mixed silvering solutions can form unstable compounds on standing. Mix exactly what you will use and do not store leftovers.