Current Ground Glass Makers

[Michael Kadillak]

After Satin Snow decided to call it a time to exit stage left I wondered who currently is on the list of replacement ground glass makers?

I am thinking that I could use an 11x14 ground glass as well as having a couple of 8x10 spares around just in case.

Many thanks

[Robert Fisher]

Steve Hopf

Currently using Steve's ultra bright on a SW810 Ebony.

Today I was using his glass with a 110XL, 150XL & 240S Sironar on my SW. Incredibly bright and easy to focus with a 3x loupe with CF attached (on the 110 & 150) and at f22 on a 8x10 CAMERA!

Also: instant service; instant shipment; CHEAP, and no marathon telephone conversations required.

[David Karp]

Michael,

I second Steve Hopf. He is super helpful, a fast communicator, a fast shipper, and his glass is excellent. At least as good as my Satin Snow. Nice crisp image. Very easy to focus. http://hopfglass.com/

[Ari]

I will third Steve Hopf; very friendly, efficient, and offers a high quality GG.

[jdaivpmed]

Here's a fourth for Steve! Great product, great service, and great guy! I just ordered "Ultra Fine" GGs from him a couple weeks ago. They came quickly, and exactly as I had ordered.

Couldn't be happier!

John IV

[Steve Gledhill]

You yourself could be on the list of ground glass makers ... http://www.dokasphotos.com/techniques/ground_glass/

[Robert A. Zeichner]

You yourself could be on the list of ground glass makers ... http://www.dokasphotos.com/techniques/ground_glass/

And I'll second this approach as I have made 3 or 4 of them in various sizes using Dick's method.

[Phil]

Surplus Shed has some 1.5mm 8x10 (and 4x5) that apparently came from Kodak:

http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/l3965.html
http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/l1034.html

[Michael Kadillak]

Thanks guys for taking the time to respond. May even try it for myself as soon as my oak floor project is finished.

[Rick Olson]

Michael,

Steve Hopf is making me a borosilicate ground-glass for my 8 x 20. Should have it next week before a vacation with the camera to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone.