Re: Archival washing at home
John, The pump is a great idea; easy/cheap, and it would save water! I can't help but wonder though: how does this method affect the overall archival qualities of the print, as opposed to keeping a constant stream of new water in the wash? Would it wash the print sufficiently? Camden Hardy camden[at]hardyphotography[dot]net http://www.hardyphotography.net On 9/24/07 4:40 AM, "John E. Simmons" <productions@johnesimmons.com> wrote: > I do all of my wet work in my bathroom. I made a shelf of 1-1/2 inch > PVC tubing that runs the length of my bathtub. That allows me to have > two layers of trays. For washing, I use one of those containers sold at > Target, WalMart, etc. for storing things under the bed. I put it at the > bottom layer, directly in the tub, and fill it from the faucet. I put a > submersible aquarium pump in one corner (from the local pet store) - it > provides motion to the water. I change the water several times, > depending on the process. > juan > Camden Hardy wrote: >> I'm starting to get my alt lab all set up at home; if all goes to plan, I'll >> have a NuArc in my possession about a week from now. >> >> That said, I've run into a bit of a logistical dilemma that I was hoping >> someone might have an answer to: archival washing (mostly for pt/pd prints). >> I live in a rented apartment, which means I can't touch the plumbing. This >> also means that any "external" plumbing I rig up needs to be easily taken >> down and concealed, as my landlord periodically inspects all the apartments >> in my complex. >> >> I plan to make fairly large prints, so the bathtub seems like the best place >> to set something up. >> >> I'm curious what other printers have rigged in their bathrooms/kitchens/etc. >> (pictures would great if possible) for their final wash, and whether anyone >> has any ideas for me. >> >> >> Camden Hardy >> >> camden[at]hardyphotography[dot]net >> http://www.hardyphotography.net >> >> >> >> >> >
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