Re: Misc questions related to work areas and safety

Gu, have you tried Woolfitts? (Queen Street West, downtown Toronto)
They don't have everything, but they do have a wider selection of
papers than other local stores.

Jordan

G Guhan Gunaratnam wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I was wondering if one must put a curtain or something similar around
> your exposure unit. I’m using a 26-1k and it is sitting in what used to
> be my dining room. I will be putting up a curtain to cut down on the
> light which comes from the attached living room and then use something
> to block the light coming from a window (piece of foamboard maybe).
> What kind of ambient meter reading would you get in your work area?
> (assuming the safelight is off). I don’t think I’ll have a light-tight
> area.
>
> Is it a good idea to put up a second curtain/something directly around
> the exposure unit?
>
> Should I wear UV sunglasses or protect my eyes in some way while
> exposing? Would super cheap sunglasses from the drugstore that say UV
> work? (or do I need to have a decent pair)?
>
> ...and one unrelated Q... Do you ever buy artists paper online? I
> tried to get some COT 320 locally, and they had no idea what I wanted.
> If you do buy online...where? Is it packed well?
>
> Thanks for all the help
>
> Gu
>
>

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