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Re: Mix your own FO?



 On Mon, 20 Mar 2000, Robert W. Schramm wrote:

> Nick,
> 
> I assume you mean mix the solution from a powder.
> 
> In that case, the main advantage is that the dry powder will
> last a long time but the mixed solution will go bad after a while.
> 
> Of course the other advantage is in mixing only the amount you need.
> 
> Distilled water is easy to come by and its not at all hard to
> mix platinum #1 and #2.
> 
> BTW I used to keep my Plat. #1 and #2 in the fridge until
> Sil told me it didn't help to slow the deterioration.
> 
> Bob Schramm
> >From: Nick Makris <nick@mcn.org>
> >Reply-To: alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca
> >To: Alt Photo <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
> >Subject: Mix your own FO?
> >Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 17:03:17 -0800
> >
> >Hello again,
> >
> >I'm about to start another iteration of PT/PD prints and have to order some
> >chemicals.  The question that arises is whether to mix your own Ferric
> >Oxalate or to buy it premixed such as that from B&S.  I know what some 
> >(one)
> >person would suggest - Jeffery says mix your own and learn from the
> >experience.  What I need to know is what are the trade offs; example, able
> >to mix smaller amounts than you can purchase otherwise; or, less expensive;
> >or, what.  Is it worth the trouble and how much trouble is it, after you've
> >gotton the process down??????
> >
> >
> >
> >Many thanks for everyone's help - it's a great group.
> >
> >Nick
> >
> 
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Art Chakalis
Columbus, Ohio, USA