Re: Gum in the darkroom

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From: Lisa Reddig (lisa@julianrichards.com)
Date: 03/19/03-11:13:08 AM Z


But can't gum be exposed with shade alone?

> Lisa,
>
> There is no such thing as too cautious, or so they say. On the other hand,
> as I write this I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring here in
> Illinois - which means I can take my gum procedure out of doors. When
> working out of doors, I usually work in the morning when my work area is in
> the shade. The coated paper dries quickly on a clothesline, as does the
> developed prints. Inside, my work area is lit with normal tungsten bulbs
> and window light. I just make sure that sunlight never falls directly on
> the coated paper. Other than that, I've never experienced any fogging
> problems.
>
> Keith
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lisa Reddig [mailto:lisa@julianrichards.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 10:56 AM
> To: Alternative
> Subject: Gum in the darkroom
>
>
> In what kind of environment does everyone do the coating and drying of gum
> on the paper? I am still using my regular darkroom set up, as if I am doing
> regular photo paper, all dark and a red safe light. Am I being too
> cautious?
>
>
>


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