Zebra Sensitising Tanks are now available!
After a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, exceeding 400% of its funding goal, Zebra Sensitising Tanks are finally here! Shop now and experience the innovation.

Zebra Sensitising Tanks are now available!
After a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign, exceeding 400% of its funding goal, Zebra Sensitising Tanks are finally here! Shop now and experience the innovation.

Zebra Wet Plate Holder V2
Upgrade your Wet Plate Photography with the Zebra
Wet Plate Holder V2. Ultra-light, one-handed operation,
and great compatibility for a effortless shooting experience.
Wet Plate Holder V2. Ultra-light, one-handed operation,
and great compatibility for a effortless shooting experience.

Zebra Dry Plate Tintypes
Unleash the Magic of one of a kind direct positive on a tin
plate that can be achieved using Zebra Dry Plate
Tintypes which are available in all standard formats!
plate that can be achieved using Zebra Dry Plate
Tintypes which are available in all standard formats!

Zebra Dual Dry Plate Holder V2
Introducing Zebra's 4×5 Dual Dry Plate Holder V2 – compact,
lightweight, and expertly crafted for superior plate
photography. Ideal for Zebra Glass & Tintype Dry Plates.
lightweight, and expertly crafted for superior plate
photography. Ideal for Zebra Glass & Tintype Dry Plates.

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Latest articles
02
Apr
A New Era Begins: Introducing the Zebra Dry Plate Coating Machine
For the past six years, every Zebra Dry Plate you’ve held in your hands has been poured, coated, and crafted by my own two. This was never just about making photographic materials—it was about resurrecting a process. A history. A soul.
I’ve often said that Dry Plate photography is more than technique—it’s a dialogue between light and time, chemistry and craft. And for those six years, I’ve done everything I could to keep that conversation alive by hand-coating thousands upon thousands of plates in our small workshop.
Today,...
11
Mar
Building the Future: Progress on the New Zebra Darkroom
As many of you know, our journey in expanding Zebra Dry Plate has been an exciting one. From the humble beginnings of a shipping container darkroom to now building a dedicated workspace under a 200-year-old hayrack, every step has been fueled by passion, hard work, and the unwavering support of our incredible community.
Progress Update
Since our last update, we have made significant advancements in constructing the new Zebra Darkroom / Workshop space. This project is an exciting blend of old...
24
Feb
Coating Ultra-Large Plates: Expert Tips and Techniques
I often get asked if coating ultra-large plates—like the impressive 20x24 inch pieces—is much harder than coating smaller ones. The answer? It’s both yes and no.
When you’re working on a plate of this size, every step of the process demands extra practice and precision. Spreading emulsion evenly across such a vast surface isn’t as simple as it sounds. For instance, using a syringe coating technique means you might need to stop and refill your emulsion cup three or four times while maintaining a perfectly level plate to avoid messy...
19
Feb
The Art of Contact Printing on Zebra Dry Plate Tintypes
Adrian Anderson has been using Zebra Dry Plates for quite some time now, and he absolutely loves them. While he plans to use a camera to expose them eventually, the cost of large-format photography has led him to explore an alternative approach: contact printing. This method allows him to produce beautiful positive plates using digital images, and I want to take a moment to appreciate Adrian Anderson’s invaluable contribution to this process. His meticulous research and experimentation have provided a solid foundation for anyone looking to try this technique. Thanks to Adrian’s work,...