eric,
A step tablet (31 step (I know I wrote 32—must have been thinking of the
two-step)) or a 21 step tablet, or step wedge, or sensitivity guide if you are
touchy-feely is used to get your standard printing time and to monitor your
exposures to ensure consistency in exposure/chemistry/humidity, etc.
the stop watch is much easier to hang around your neck than a darkroom timer
since I tend to walk around a lot and I use it to monitor my humidity pre-soak
of the paper, drying time of the paper/emulsion, development time, clearing
time & wash time.
the hygrometer is used to monitor the humidity. I have one with a remote
sensor, so I can monitor from my workroom and don't need to run into my
humidification room (small bathroom) all the time to check. I think humidity is
probably one of the most important factors in alt printing that often goes
uncontrolled. With humidity I also take into account the dry down time.
Mark Nelson
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In a message dated 8/9/05 1:23:35 PM, emaquiling@gmail.com writes:
>
> Interesting. I didn't even see any of these in my searches (I have a
> darkroom timer so I wouldn't need to get #2). What's a step tablet
> and would I need it for something like Van Dyke? Ummmm, I've been
> reading stuff on unblinkingeye but I haven't come across a hygrometer.
> Is it for growing pot? :)
>
Received on Tue Aug 9 12:57:05 2005
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