how to learn about wetplate

[BetterSense]

Can anyone recommend resources for learning tintypes etc? There are many examples of people shooting wet plates on this forum; where did everyone learn? Silver gelatin was easy to learn just by reading Kodak datasheets. Where do I get "pyroxylin"? What times do I use? Do I have to custom-make holders and everything? Most of all, are there resources that explain the process?

[vinny]

https://www.google.com/search?q=wet+plate+photography&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari
Collodian.com
Alternativephotography.com
Youtube

[Bruce Schultz]

Where are you in Texas? I'll be doing a workshop soon in Lafayette, la.

[Wayne Aho]

Go to:

http://www.johncoffer.com

Buy his manual with videos. This is the most comprehensive information when starting out, or as a reference when you've been shooting collodion for awhile.

Wayne