Zebra 4×5 Golden Dry Plate Tintypes

SKU: ZB-GDPT-4X5

Turn your 4×5 negatives into pure gold with LIMITED EDITION Zebra Golden Dry Plate Tintypes. Each 4×5 plate is hand-coated with silver gelatin emulsion on a gleaming gold-toned metal surface, producing bold black positives on a radiant golden background. Designed for simple contact printing and standard development, these plates give your images the antique-inspired beauty of orotones without extra steps and are a perfect match with Zebra Glass Dry Plates. They can be developed under red safelights with pretty much any black and white developer!

*Check main description bellow on how to use them 🙂

**DEVELOPING CHART for these plates is the same as for negative processing and is available right HERE.

***They are a perfect match with Zebra Tintype Plate Stands to display your plate on a desk bookshelf or in a gallery at just the right angle! Available HERE

When current stock is all gone you can still backorder the plates and they will be prepared and shipped end of September 2025 🙂

6 in stock (can be backordered)

54,90  inc. 20% VAT

6 in stock (can be backordered)

Important notice

By 6.7.2022 all Zebra Dry Plates are coated with NEW more resilient Emulsion to prevent wrinkling and emulsion lift offs! 

Shipping and returns

We are shipping worldwide through DHL Express and National Post, ensuring fast & tracked shipping.

We focus on safely shipping glass plates worldwide. Our reliable packing system has sent out thousands without any breaks. For any rare instances of damage, contact us for swift replacement 😉

Processing time

Hand coated to order (Processing time 2-3 days)

Product details

Product type

Zebra Golden Dry Plate Tintype

Format

4X5in

Exact Plate Size

100x126mm

Film Base

0.6mm Gold Aluminium

Speed ISO/ASA

2

Grade

Medium-High Contrast

Exposures

10

Description

Features

  • Hand-coated and ready to use – Each plate is individually cotaed with ISO 2 Silver Gelatine Emulsion.
  • Simple contact printing & developing – Works with camera-made negatives or even ones printed on transparency (no camera required).
  • Unique golden aesthetic – Produces dramatic black positives on a radiant gold surface.
  • Perfect for artists and experimenters – Ideal for fine art, alternative photography, and one-of-a-kind keepsakes.

How to Use Them

These plates are not sensitive to red light, meaning you can handle them and watch the magic unfold safely under darkroom safelights!

  1. Prepare your negative – Place it directly on top of the unwrapped golden plate, emulsion side facing down so it contacts the plate emulsion for maximum sharpness. The unexposed plate should face your light source, with the negative in direct contact.
    • If you are using a film negative or a printed transparency, it’s best to apply gentle pressure with an additional piece of glass or, ideally, a contact printing frame.
    • If you’re using Zebra Glass Dry Plate negatives, no additional pressure is needed.
  2. Make the exposure – Begin by creating a step wedge with wide exposure steps to find your optimal exposure time.
    • For reference: using a 150W enlarger positioned 35 cm from the printing area, at aperture f/11, the exposure is typically around 1 second.
    • Exposure time will vary depending on your negative’s density and the type of light source, so testing is essential.
  3. Develop your image – Process your exposed plate following standard negative development techniques: develop → rinse → fix → final wash.
    • Recommended developers: HC-110 or Pyro 510 Developer, with Ilford Rapid Fixer.
    • Refer to our developing chart for times and alternative chemistry options.
  4. Finish & enjoy – After processing, simply dry the plate and admire the beauty of your unique golden tintype. Display it in a Zebra plate stand or frame it for a stunning, one-of-a-kind photographic artwork.

Want to learn more?

 

Dive deeper into the art of Dry Plate Tintype photography with our resources designed to enhance your creative journey. Explore the technique through video on the left, showing and explaining how Zebra Dry Plate Tintypes work. Underneeth, discover a wealth of knowledge with our comprehensive user manual and developing charts. Unleash your creativity by immersing yourself in the finer details, mastering the craft through visual guidance, and unlocking the full potential of your photographic endeavors. Elevate your skills and create with confidence.

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