Difference between revisions of "Make a Hologram"
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# Lift the shutter all the way up to expose the holographic plate and object for about 10 seconds. | # Lift the shutter all the way up to expose the holographic plate and object for about 10 seconds. | ||
# Block the laser light again by placing the book back on the table. | # Block the laser light again by placing the book back on the table. | ||
− | # Process the plate according to instructions that accompany the holography processing kit. This process takes about 3-5 minutes total. For making basic holograms, the process of developing is actually quite simple: | + | # Process the plate according to instructions that accompany the holography processing kit. This process takes about 3-5 minutes total. For making basic holograms, the process of developing is actually quite simple: |
##Mix the dried powder photochemicals with distilled bottle water to form two solutions: the developer and the bleach | ##Mix the dried powder photochemicals with distilled bottle water to form two solutions: the developer and the bleach | ||
##Dip and wiggle plate in developer for 20 seconds | ##Dip and wiggle plate in developer for 20 seconds | ||
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== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
− | *'''Holography Supplies''' | + | *'''Holography Supplies''' |
**Note: Budget is around $100 to about $500 | **Note: Budget is around $100 to about $500 | ||
** PFG-03M professional holographic film plates | ** PFG-03M professional holographic film plates | ||
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** JD-4 Holography Processing Kit | ** JD-4 Holography Processing Kit | ||
** PhotoFlo wetting agent (optional) | ** PhotoFlo wetting agent (optional) | ||
− | *'''Household Materials''' | + | *'''Household Materials''' |
** A bright hard object, preferably sturdy metal, i.e. coins, metal toy car (to be the subject of your hologram) | ** A bright hard object, preferably sturdy metal, i.e. coins, metal toy car (to be the subject of your hologram) | ||
** One flat hardcover book 6”x8” (150x200mm) or larger (to serve as a shutter). | ** One flat hardcover book 6”x8” (150x200mm) or larger (to serve as a shutter). | ||
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** Three large trays (or bowls) with flat bottoms 4in.x5in. or preferably larger (to serve as rinse trays) | ** Three large trays (or bowls) with flat bottoms 4in.x5in. or preferably larger (to serve as rinse trays) | ||
** One rubber kitchen glove or tongs (to handle the holographic plate while developing) | ** One rubber kitchen glove or tongs (to handle the holographic plate while developing) | ||
− | *'''Optional''' | + | *'''Optional''' |
** A basic nightlight available at your supermarket or green safelight (to conveniently see in the dark room) | ** A basic nightlight available at your supermarket or green safelight (to conveniently see in the dark room) | ||
** A computer mouse pad or a tray of sand (or salt or sugar) with width, length, and height of very roughly 6”x8”x2” (15x20x5cm) or larger (to serve as a vibration isolation system) | ** A computer mouse pad or a tray of sand (or salt or sugar) with width, length, and height of very roughly 6”x8”x2” (15x20x5cm) or larger (to serve as a vibration isolation system) |