Zebra RAW Black Glass Plates 4×5″ ( Pack of 10)
Pack of 10 Zebra RAW Black Glass Plates, specifically developed for wet plate ambrotypes and dry plate ambrotypes.
Manufactured from high-density, completely opaque black glass, these plates provide a true light-blocking substrate essential for ambrotype photography. The deep black base ensures maximum tonal depth, clean highlights, and strong image separation, eliminating any risk of translucency or light bleed-through.
Each plate features a perfectly smooth, defect-free surface, free from bubbles, waves, or surface distortion. This guarantees flawless collodion flow, even emulsion coating, and consistent image formation, making them ideal for both historical photographic processes and modern ambrotype workflows.
Precision cutting and strict quality control ensure uniform thickness, clean edges, and exact dimensional accuracy, providing reliable handling, coating stability, and long-term process consistency.
These plates are engineered for photographers, artists, and laboratories who demand optical purity, material reliability, and professional-grade results.
Available Size Options
Zebra size format
- Dimensions: 101 × 126 mm
- Optimized for Zebra holders, coating systems, tanks, and accessories
Technical Specifications
- Primary use: Wet plate ambrotypes · Dry plate ambrotypes · Direct positive processes
- Material: High-quality opaque black glass
- Surface: Perfectly smooth, imperfection-free
- Thickness: 1.8 mm
- Opacity: 100% light-blocking
- Quantity: 10 plates per pack
Important note on glass preparation:
Surface of the glass is not yet fully cleaned and still carries residues from the cutting and handling process. Thorough manual cleaning (for example using a classic calcium carbonate and soap combo) is required before coating with collodion or photographic emulsion.
