RE: Potentially stupid pt/pd question
Camden, The practice of using a water wash in between developer and first clearing bath got a little muddy during the mid to late 90's as far as I can tell. I think that for some it can really be an issue based on the contents and pH of your water. If you stay on the acid side that is a safer way to go. If you do use a water wash, I found it BEST to use distilled water. Your first clearing bath after an acid wash can also be more acid by using Di sodium EDTA instead of the Tetra sodium; pH of 7ish as opposed to 10ish for tetra. Then use the tetra sodium for your third bath. Eric Neilsen Photography 4101 Commerce Street, Suite 9 Dallas, TX 75226 214-827-8301 http://ericneilsenphotography.com Skype : ejprinter > -----Original Message----- > From: Camden Hardy [mailto:camden@hardyphotography.net] > Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 4:48 PM > To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca > Subject: RE: Potentially stupid pt/pd question > > So I'm looking at this test print again, and just noticed > something. The > stain wasn't caused by the emulsion. It was caused by the > potassium > oxalate. > > Any recommendations on getting all the developer out, or will I > have to > use it one-shot? I rinsed the print before putting it in the > clear...should I just rinse it longer? > > > Camden Hardy > > camden[at]hardyphotography[dot]net > http://www.hardyphotography.net
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