Re: Mordancage Process
Judy Seigel (jseigel@panix.com)
Fri, 6 Dec 1996 17:08:58 -0500 (EST)
On Sat, 7 Dec 1996 Jadlupp@aol.com wrote:
>
> The basic process is to bleach out a finished print in the copper
> chloride-hydrogen peroxide -water solution for about 3 minutes, wash for 15
^^^^^^^^
> minutes, redevelope in weak or used dektol or sulfide toner, rinse and wipe
> loose gelatin from the print, wash, let air dry so redeveloped silver can
> oxidize.
Many formulas call for copper *sulphate*, which in my experience is easier
to get, also much cheaper. Last time I bought it for about $8 a pound.
Judy