Re: Reducing a PT/PD print

[Eric Neilsen <e.neilsen@worldnet.att.net>]

Jeffrey,  thanks for rescuing my intent.
"...  It work be best just to make another print"

What was this? : (

I guess that it would be best if I reply in the morning instead of late in
the night after a full day and night of printing.

Cheers
EJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey D. Mathias" <jeffrey.d.mathias@worldnet.att.net>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2001 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: Reducing a PT/PD print


> Eric Neilsen wrote:
> > Nick,  The reduction of the print may be possible but at what cost?
> >  ...  It work be best just to make another print.
>
> Eric gives the best advice, make another print.
>
> The problem is likely that all too often the printer will underestimate
> the dry-down of a print which can differ significantly with different
> papers.  They are quick to judge a print when wet and thus give too much
> exposure.
>
> In some cases over washing a print may cause a "reduction", likely from
> material and probably paper fibers as well being washed away (not a good
> thing).  So water alone may "reduce" your print without the use of an
> acid.  I have observed this and am now careful to not wash too long
> (over an hour).  For most any paper, I can completely wash it in less
> than 20 minutes (some less than 10).
>
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> Jeffrey D. Mathias
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