From: filmpro (filmpro@mac.com)
Date: 09/17/02-08:22:42 PM Z
>Mac,
>I wonder at your question. The developer for wet plate is vinegar and
>ferrous sulfate. This ferrous sulfate is an Iron supplement for your garden.
>Also mixed in is touch of paint thinner known as denatured alcohol along
>with a lot of water. It smells and is sometimes referred to as old cider
>and nails.
>Nothing dangerous here in the big scheme of things.
>
>For collodion emulsion they are the same as for modern photography.
>
>Ken
The formula in keepers says you need Nitric Acid in the developer? Also,
If i wanted to let the plate dry after sensitizing. And later 24 hours,
expose under an enlarger, would it still work? i realize sensitivity
would be lost but should work?
thanks
Mac
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