Re: UV exposure box construction (was exposure and health)

Eric J. Neilsen (ejnasn@laplaza.org)
Tue, 3 Dec 1996 21:53:56 -0700 (MST)

On Wed, 4 Dec 1996, Jodie Allen wrote:

> > I would not however use a contact frame on top of the glass
> >with a bulbs-up system, as it would cut down the light more than
> >necessary. Find a way to rest it on the side supports...
>
> Or simply build the contact frame into the top of the exposure unit. This
> wouldn't be too conducive to dodging and burning though. Does one need to do
> this very often with the alt processes, or is such work usually done while
> preparing the printing negative?

I always try and do as much as I can before the negative goes under the
light source for the exposure, but I believe that it is best to give
yourself the option to change a little along the way. I strongly vote
for using contact frame, vacume, ect. to hold the paper and negative
under the light source and give yourself the room for feathering in areas.
I keep my light source almost 3 inches above the top of the contact glass.

EJ Neilsen
ejnasn@laplaza.org