Hi all :wavey:

I'd like some input about an idea I have. I have zero darkroom experience, so I don't even know if this is feasible.

I have a Ken-a-vision projection microscope. It's just like an enlarger: A light source above the stage, stage above the optics, projecting an image on to the area between the legs. A piece of milk plexi gives a nice surface to project onto. There's also a mirror that you can introduce into the projected beam to reflect the image onto a wall or screen.

I thought it might be fun to project the image onto photo paper - to resolve a reverse image of whatever was on the microscope slide. I'd need photo paper, developer, stop bath, fixer, a timer and a safe light (and a light-proof bathroom, of course ;)).

What are some of the things I'm missing here? This project would be a prelude to developing my own negatives and prints, but for now I want to play around a little bit and see if my bathroom set-up can be workable before dealing with a real enlarger.

All advice welcome