Pt/pd clearing poll (was Potentially stupid pt/pd question)
Eric's comment about clearing baths started my A.D.D. mind thinking about different clearing methods, and it made me curious about everyone else's clearing regimine. So I'm conducting a quick little poll. What chemistry do you all use to clear your prints, how long, how many different baths, etc.? Camden Hardy camden[at]hardyphotography[dot]net http://www.hardyphotography.net On Mon, October 16, 2006 4:38 pm, EJN Photo wrote: > 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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