How much do you think all darkroom stuff for photography would cost?
If you have a room that will work – plumbing, good ventilation with proper air filtration, and sealed up against the light – then your major expenditure will be for an enlarger. The good news is that because so many people are abandoning film these days, you may be able to pick one up on eBay or similar source for a very good price. It would be a separate topic to describe what to look for in a good enlarger, but briefly, it must be sturdy, the bellows must not have any light leaks, adjustments must be smooth, and you need a decent lens. The light source and condensor system of an enlarger is hard to evaluate. Go with a known brand name is probably the best advice there. You will need a timer, which can go anywhere from cheap to expensive and you’ll need some fairly accurate thermometers. Supplies – paper and chemistry – can be bought in small enough quantities to be manageable. Trays are cheap. You’ll need a focusing aid, developing tank, paper cutter and an easel – also fairly inexpe
